Encrypting Data with Guard

Encrypting E-Mail Conversations with Autocrypt

12.3.3. Transferring Autocrypt keys to other clients

To decrypt messages received on another E-Mail client and to sign outgoing messages, you have to copy your private keys to the other client. To do so, you can use the Autocrypt transfer service. The Autocrypt transfer service sends you an E-Mail with your private keys. This E-Mail is encrypted with a 36 digit code.

How to transfer your Autocrypt keys to another client:

  1. Click the Settings icon on the right side of the menu bar. Click on Settings.

  2. In the side bar, click on Security. Click on Guard.

  3. Enable Show advanced settings. Items for managing keys and for the Autocrypt settings will be displayed.

  4. Click on Autocrypt Transfer Keys below Autocrypt. The Autocrypt Transfer Keys window opens.

  5. Enter your Guard password. Click on Transfer.

    A setup E-Mail with a passcode will be sent to your primary E-Mail address. The passcode will be displayed in the Autocrypt Transfer Keys window.

  6. Open the setup E-Mail on the desired E-Mail client. Enter the passcode.

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