Enabling OpenPGP mode for a site by default (WS_FTP Professional)

You can configure a site to enable OpenPGP Mode automatically each time you connect to that site.  

Note: OpenPGP Mode cannot be used when uploading files using the Synchronize or Script Utilities.

Note: You must have at least one OpenPGP Key in your keyring before you can configure a site to enable OpenPGP Mode automatically each time you connect.  For more information, see Generating an OpenPGP Key Pair or Importing OpenPGP Keys.

This site option can be set independently of the Program Option OpenPGP Mode setting.

To  enable OpenPGP Mode for a site by default:

  1. In the toolbar, click Connect to open the Site Manager.
  2. From the list, locate and select the site for which you want to enable OpenPGP Mode automatically upon connecting.  Click Edit.  The Site Options dialog appears.
  3. Expand Advanced and click OpenPGP. The OpenPGP options appear.
  4. Select Use OpenPGP Transfer Mode after connection.
  5. Select the OpenPGP Transfer method you would prefer to use from the options listed:
  6. Encrypt the files using a key from your keyring.  Select the Encryption keys to use to encrypt the files.
  7. Sign the files using your private key as the digital signature. Select the Signing key to use to sign the files. Enter the Passphrase of signing key.  
  8. Select Encrypt and Sign to use both options together.
  9. Click OK to save the settings and close the dialog.