Revision as of 01:38, 15 September 2025

How to Send EJ Fox Encrypted Messages

A simple guide for sending private communications that only EJ can decode.

Why Use PGP Encryption?

Email and most messaging platforms can be read by third parties. PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption ensures that only the intended recipient can read your message, even if it's intercepted.

Quick Start

Step 1: Get EJ's Public Key

EJ's PGP public key is available at:

Key ID: 3FE389CD
Fingerprint: 5D30 A33E 08E3 5B89 15B4 C7E2 E207 8E65 3FE3 89CD
Email: [email protected]

Download the key:

curl -s "https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/5D30A33E08E35B8915B4C7E2E2078E653FE389CD" > ejfox-public-key.asc

Step 2: Import the Key

If you have GPG installed:

gpg --import ejfox-public-key.asc
gpg --sign-key [email protected]

Step 3: Encrypt Your Message

Create a text file with your message:

echo "Your secret message here" > message.txt

Encrypt it for EJ:

gpg --encrypt --armor --recipient [email protected] message.txt

This creates message.txt.asc - an encrypted file that only EJ can read.

Step 4: Send the Encrypted Message

Copy the contents of message.txt.asc and send via:

Email to [email protected]
Any messaging platform
Public posting (it's encrypted, so safe to post anywhere)

The encrypted message will look like:

-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----

hQIMA+IHjmU/44nNAQ//encrypted_content_here
-----END PGP MESSAGE-----

Browser-Based Option

Don't want to install GPG? Use an online tool:

1. Go to https://pgptool.org/ or similar PGP web tool 2. Paste EJ's public key (get it from the curl command above) 3. Type your message 4. Click "Encrypt" 5. Send the encrypted output to EJ

Mobile Options

iOS

PGP Everywhere - Simple PGP app for iPhone
iPGMail - Email client with built-in PGP

Android

OpenKeychain - Full-featured PGP app
K-9 Mail + OpenKeychain - Encrypted email

What to Encrypt

Good candidates for encrypted communication:

Sensitive project details
Personal information
Financial information
Location data
Anything you wouldn't want posted publicly

EJ's Public Key (Full)

For reference, here's EJ's complete public key:

-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
Comment: 5D30 A33E 08E3 5B89 15B4  C7E2 E207 8E65 3FE3 89CD
Comment: EJ Fox <[email protected]>
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-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

Troubleshooting

Key not found? Make sure you're using the correct email: [email protected]

Encryption failed? Verify you imported the key correctly:

gpg --list-keys [email protected]

Still stuck? Send an unencrypted message asking for help - EJ can walk you through it.

Why This Matters

In an age of surveillance capitalism and data breaches, encrypted communication is a basic digital literacy skill. Learning PGP helps protect not just this conversation, but all your future sensitive communications.

Plus, EJ appreciates when people take digital privacy seriously.

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