tag:gpgtools.tenderapp.com,2011-11-04:/discussions/feedback/1589-possible-dumb-question-does-recipient-of-gpg-encrypted-email-need-same-setup-on-their-endGPGTools: Discussion 2015-11-26T23:31:43Ztag:gpgtools.tenderapp.com,2011-11-04:Comment/374798162015-08-06T13:22:10Z2015-08-06T13:22:10ZPossible dumb question: Does recipient of GPG encrypted email need same setup on their end?<div><p>Hey Greg,</p>
<p>there are no stupid questions! Especially not when dealing with
public key cryptography (:</p>
<p>This <a href="https://gpgtools.tenderapp.com/kb/how-to/introduction-to-cryptography">
KB-article</a> explains the basics of public key cryptography. It's
a long text but worth the time.</p>
<p>Your question is also addressed in our <a href="https://gpgtools.tenderapp.com/kb/how-to/first-steps-where-do-i-start-where-do-i-begin-setup-gpgtools-create-a-new-key-your-first-encrypted-mail">
Getting Started Tutorial</a>.</p>
<p>Basically in order for you to send an encrypted mail, you need
the public key of the recipient. So if you do not have that, you
will not be able to create an encrypted mails. Even if you default
to encrypt new mails, that setting appleis only to recipients for
whom you do have a public key.</p>
<p>Let me know if you have more questions or need further
assistance after going through that KB.</p>
<p>Best, steve</p></div>Stevetag:gpgtools.tenderapp.com,2011-11-04:Comment/374798162015-11-26T23:31:42Z2015-11-26T23:31:42ZPossible dumb question: Does recipient of GPG encrypted email need same setup on their end?<div><p>Closing, since no further user feedback was received. Should
your problem persist, feel free to re-open this discussion any
time.</p>
<p>All the best, steve</p></div>Steve