Using a Process to Encrypt Files

To encrypt a file before sending it to its destination: In a task, add a process step that uses the PGP Encrypt and Sign or the PGP Encrypt Only script.

Prerequisites: You must already have added PGP keys to MOVEit Automation. For more information, see Create PGP Key.

• PGP Encrypt and Sign requires a recipient key and a signer key. Only private keys can be used to sign files. These keys are in your Private group
• PGP Encrypt Only requires a recipient key, which can be selected from Private Keys (if you want to send a file to yourself) or from Public Keys.

Details:

1. Click TASKS. Create a new traditional or advanced task, or edit an existing task.
2. Click Step > Process. If the task already contains steps, select a location for the new step.

   The Add Process dialog box opens.

3. Select one of the following built-in scripts:
   • PGP Encrypt and Sign (Best practice, because it allows the recipient to confirm that you are the sender of the message.)
   • PGP Encrypt Only
4. Click Edit task parameters. To provide a parameter value, click the plus sign (+) next to the parameter.

   Parameter values for these scripts are PGP keys.

5. Click Set Key. The Browse PGP Keys dialog box opens, listing the keys of the appropriate type from your Private Keys or Public Keys key group.
6. Select a key and click OK. Click Save. For additional parameter values, click the plus sign and repeat steps 5 and 6.
7. In the Edit Task Parameters dialog box, click Save. Click Add Process.

You can indicate to your recipient that the file you are sending is PGP-encrypted. For more information, see Mark File as PGP-Encrypted.