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= How to Send EJ Fox Encrypted Messages =
= PGP =


''A simple guide for sending private communications that only EJ can decode.''
''Send EJ encrypted messages that only he can read.''
 
== 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 ==
== Quick Start ==


=== Step 1: Get EJ's Public Key ===
'''Want to send me something private?''' Here's how:


EJ's PGP public key is available at:
=== On Mac ===
* '''Key ID:''' 3FE389CD
1. Install: `brew install gnupg`
* '''Fingerprint:''' 5D30 A33E 08E3 5B89 15B4 C7E2 E207 8E65 3FE3 89CD
2. Get my key: `curl -s "https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-email/[email protected]" | gpg --import`
* '''Email:''' [email protected]
3. Encrypt: `echo "your secret message" | gpg --encrypt --armor -r [email protected]`
4. Send the encrypted output to [email protected]


Download the key:
=== On iPhone ===
curl -s "https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/5D30A33E08E35B8915B4C7E2E2078E653FE389CD" > ejfox-public-key.asc
1. Download '''PGP Everywhere''' app (free)
2. Import my public key (copy from bottom of this page)
3. Type message, encrypt to "ejfox@ejfox.com"
4. Send via any app (email, messages, whatever)


=== Step 2: Import the Key ===
=== On Android ===
1. Install '''OpenKeychain''' (free)
2. Search for "[email protected]" or import key manually
3. Use with any email app or '''K-9 Mail'''


If you have GPG installed:
=== On Windows ===
gpg --import ejfox-public-key.asc
1. Download '''Gpg4win''' (free)
gpg --sign-key ejfox@ejfox.com
2. Import my key through Kleopatra
3. Right-click any text file → "Encrypt with Kleopatra"


=== Step 3: Encrypt Your Message ===
=== On Linux ===
1. Install: `sudo apt install gnupg` (Ubuntu) or equivalent
2. Get my key: `gpg --keyserver keys.openpgp.org --recv-keys 3FE389CD`
3. Encrypt: `gpg -e -a -r [email protected] file.txt`


Create a text file with your message:
=== Don't Want to Install Anything? ===
echo "Your secret message here" > message.txt
Use '''pgptool.org''':
1. Go to https://pgptool.org/
2. Paste my public key (below)
3. Type message, click encrypt
4. Send encrypted text to me


Encrypt it for EJ:
== My Key Info ==
gpg --encrypt --armor --recipient [email protected] message.txt
* '''Email:''' [email protected]
 
* '''Key ID:''' 3FE389CD
This creates '''message.txt.asc''' - an encrypted file that only EJ can read.
* '''Fingerprint:''' 5D30 A33E 08E3 5B89 15B4 C7E2 E207 8E65 3FE3 89CD
 
=== Step 4: Send the Encrypted Message ===
 
Copy the contents of '''message.txt.asc''' and send via:
* 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:
== My Public Key ==
Copy this entire block:


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


  xsFNBFxMv1gBEADYytKoJ8ewWiRnTmtkeutI6QH1d/ZViEiu1eBJeTB7dAjSfqQF
  xsFNBFxMv1gBEADYytKoJ8ewWiRnTmtkeutI6QH1d/ZViEiu1eBJeTB7dAjSfqQF
Line 97: Line 63:
  5RchXzi800a0AU/7rwLKU5wloqDjX3K5jNEtwLC76fwOe3SfmLtEDPzHTQARAQAB
  5RchXzi800a0AU/7rwLKU5wloqDjX3K5jNEtwLC76fwOe3SfmLtEDPzHTQARAQAB
  zRhFSiBGb3ggPGVqZm94QGVqZm94LmNvbT7CwY8EEwEIACwFAlxMv1gJEOIHjmU/
  zRhFSiBGb3ggPGVqZm94QGVqZm94LmNvbT7CwY8EEwEIACwFAlxMv1gJEOIHjmU/
  44nNAhsDBQkeEzgAAhkBBAsHCQMFFQgKAgMEFgABAgAAFiEEXTCjPgjjW4kVtMfi
  44nNAhsDBQkeEzgAAhkBBAsHCQMFFQgKAgMEFgABAgAAYhEgBF0woz4I41uJFbTH
  4geOZT/jic0AAAAAAAA=
  4uIHjmU/44nNYPgQAJQBwnyENGF5OUMVj5AvamuFEZoXPgBb2tsazbRbHsjETR2Q
CSHNf4QydntSMsL45r0T4jLk31L5F3EK4RtsNfsuzmWaXThRQRbQX8MGN7Z8R4Ke
iL8z8HQqOI+O5wQZNGxAAhkBBAsHCQMFFQgKAgMEFgABAgAAa1ggBF0woz4I41uJ
FbTH4uIHjmU/44nNa/gQAK6Q4e8hq9IUwzNhAAKZAQ==
  -----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
  -----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----


== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==


'''Key not found?''' Make sure you're using the correct email: ejfox@ejfox.com
'''Key not found?''' Try: `gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --recv-keys 3FE389CD`


'''Encryption failed?''' Verify you imported the key correctly:
'''Encryption failed?''' Make sure you imported the key: `gpg --list-keys ejfox`
gpg --list-keys ejfox@ejfox.com


'''Still stuck?''' Send an unencrypted message asking for help - EJ can walk you through it.
'''Still stuck?''' Just email me normally and ask for help.


== Why This Matters ==
== Why Encrypt? ==


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.
Your email provider, government agencies, and random hackers can read normal emails. PGP makes messages unreadable to everyone except me.


Plus, EJ appreciates when people take digital privacy seriously.
Takes 30 seconds to set up, protects everything forever.


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Revision as of 01:41, 15 September 2025

PGP

Send EJ encrypted messages that only he can read.

Quick Start

Want to send me something private? Here's how:

On Mac

1. Install: `brew install gnupg` 2. Get my key: `curl -s "https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-email/[email protected]" | gpg --import` 3. Encrypt: `echo "your secret message" | gpg --encrypt --armor -r [email protected]` 4. Send the encrypted output to [email protected]

On iPhone

1. Download PGP Everywhere app (free) 2. Import my public key (copy from bottom of this page) 3. Type message, encrypt to "[email protected]" 4. Send via any app (email, messages, whatever)

On Android

1. Install OpenKeychain (free) 2. Search for "[email protected]" or import key manually 3. Use with any email app or K-9 Mail

On Windows

1. Download Gpg4win (free) 2. Import my key through Kleopatra 3. Right-click any text file → "Encrypt with Kleopatra"

On Linux

1. Install: `sudo apt install gnupg` (Ubuntu) or equivalent 2. Get my key: `gpg --keyserver keys.openpgp.org --recv-keys 3FE389CD` 3. Encrypt: `gpg -e -a -r [email protected] file.txt`

Don't Want to Install Anything?

Use pgptool.org: 1. Go to https://pgptool.org/ 2. Paste my public key (below) 3. Type message, click encrypt 4. Send encrypted text to me

My Key Info

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

My Public Key

Copy this entire block: 

-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
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-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

Troubleshooting

Key not found? Try: `gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --recv-keys 3FE389CD`

Encryption failed? Make sure you imported the key: `gpg --list-keys ejfox`

Still stuck? Just email me normally and ask for help.

Why Encrypt?

Your email provider, government agencies, and random hackers can read normal emails. PGP makes messages unreadable to everyone except me.

Takes 30 seconds to set up, protects everything forever.

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