Simon Brainerd

OpenPGP Key Generator

Generate a public/private keypair in your browser, then download the public key for publication and keep the private key plus revocation certificate offline. This page is intentionally client-side.

Default: ECC / curve25519 for speed and smaller keys

Generate a keypair

Important: this page loads OpenPGP.js from a local file on this domain. Key generation happens client-side in your browser. Publish only the public key. Keep the private key and revocation certificate offline.

Name

Algorithm

ECC is faster and smaller. RSA is more compatible with older clients.

Expiration

Passphrase

Recommended: 16+ characters, unique, and stored in your password manager.

Confirm passphrase

Ready. Use HTTPS or localhost if your browser blocks Web Crypto on plain local files.

What to do after generation

1. Download and store the private key securely.
2. Download and store the revocation certificate separately.
3. Upload only the public key to your site.
4. Publish the fingerprint in plain text on the same page.
5. Decryption can be performed locally, to download the package visit https://github.com/ARandomSoul/dance-monkey.

Recommended filename:
firstname-lastname-public.asc

Recommended public path:
/files/firstname-lastname-public.asc

This page expects the local browser bundle here: /js/openpgp.min.js

This tools runs locally in the browser. Verify fingerprint before using.

OpenPGP Key Generator

Generate a keypair

Public key

Private key

Revocation certificate