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gpg2: Import a public key.
$ gpg2 --import ${path-to-public_key-gpg}
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The command "gpg2 --import ${path-to-public_key-gpg}" is used to import a public key from a specific file in GPG format. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "gpg2": This refers to the GnuPG (GPG) utility version 2. The "gpg2" command is used to interact with GPG and perform various cryptographic operations.
  • "--import": This is an option or flag that tells GPG to import a key from a file.
  • "${path-to-public_key-gpg}": This is a placeholder for the actual path to the public key file you want to import. You need to replace it with the specific file path on your system.

To use this command, you need to have GPG installed on your system. It allows you to manage cryptographic keys, encrypt and decrypt data, sign and verify files, and more. By importing a public key, you can establish a trust relationship with the key owner and use it for various cryptographic operations like encryption or verifying signatures.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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