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OpenPGP explained

# OpenPGP

A standard for encrypted messages and digital signatures.

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## IN THIS DOCUMENT

[What it means](https://koalavps.com/glossary-pgp/#section-1)[For hosting](https://koalavps.com/glossary-pgp/#section-2)[Where did the fingerprint come from?](https://koalavps.com/glossary-pgp/#section-3)[Knowledge base](https://koalavps.com/resources/)

## What it means

A public key can be shared; its private counterpart must be protected. A fingerprint can identify a specific key, but the fingerprint itself needs a trusted verification path.

## For hosting

Check full fingerprints, expiry and revocation information before sending sensitive reports. A short key ID or a brand name alone is not enough.

## Where did the fingerprint come from?

Confirm the full value through a trusted independent route and check expiry or revocation. A convincing name attached to an unverified key is insufficient.

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