How store secret keys on removable pendrive?
Is it possible?
How?
Thanks.
Hi,
yes that is possible. You can configure the GnuPG “home” directory through a registry key or through an environment variable so that the keys can be located on a pendrive.
Alternatively you can create a fully portable version where the keys are also stored in the portable directory with the tool “mkportable” (see: https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html )
For improved security it would be better though to use a “Smartcard” for your secret keys. That way you can be sure that no malicous app on your system can read or copy your secret key.
Just do a websearch on any of the topics I’ve mentioned here for more details.
Best Regards,
Andre
Many thanks.
You wrote:
“You can configure the GnuPG “home” directory through a registry key or through an environment variable so that the keys can be located on a pendrive.”
Could you help me in configuring the GnuPG “home” directory through a registry key or through an environment variable so that the keys can be located on a pendrive?
Many thanks.