Create PGP Key

Note: To use PGP Keys in MOVEit Automation, you must purchase a special license key. For more information, see The OpenPGP Module in MOVEit Automation.

Use this dialog box to create a private/public keypair in your Private keys collection.

To access this dialog box: Click SETTINGS > Keys and Certs > Create > PGP Key.

PGP Key Field	Description
Friendly Name	Name that appears in the list of Keys and Certificates.
Email Address	Optional. If provided, is included in the friendly name of the key. The address is not usually used to address PGP-encrypted email, but provides contact information for technical issues regarding the PGP key.
Format	Supported formats: RSA DSS/DH (Digital Signature Standard / Diffie-Hellman). RSA Legacy - might be necessary if you are exchanging encrypted files with someone who is using a very old version of PGP. NOTE: The previous PGP module for MOVEit Automation, Authora EDGE PGP Library, has been replaced by Didisoft OpenPGP Library for .NET in order to address various limitations. Didisoft does not support generating DSS or RSA Legacy keys, which are options that EDGE SDK does support. For backward compatibility, these options are still available. However, if you attempt to generate a DSS or RSA Legacy key using the new IPSP/Didisoft components, you receive the error message "This version of MOVEit Automation doesn't support generating xxxxx keys".
Length	Length of the key in bits. Longer keys are more secure but require more processing time for cryptographic operations. Options: 2048 bits 2048 bits (usually preferred) 4096 bits - generating a key of this length might take over 10 minutes
Signing Algorithm	Hash algorithm that is used for signing the key. Cannot be selected for RSA legacy keys. Options: SHA1 - Default for DSS keys. Some older PGP applications support only SHA1 for DSS keys. SHA256 - More secure. Default for RSA keys. For compatibility with older applications, you might need to select SHA1 for RSA keys. SHA512 - Provides the best security.
Expires After	Specify a number and unit (Days or Years). Shorter expiration times are: More secure - Reduces the time available for an opponent who gains access. Less convenient - When the key approaches its expiration date, you must generate a new key and send its public component to your correspondents.
Password and password confirmation	Used to encrypt the secret key. The password is recorded in the MOVEit Automation encrypted settings file, so that you do not need to reenter it when signing or decrypting files.