How do I activate GPG Services?

Updated 27 Oct, 2026 05:01 PM in GPG Services FAQ

In rare cases GPG Services does not show in the contextual menu after installing GPG Suite. Please check, that GPG Services are activated correctly:

  • open `System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts... > Services

GPG Services needs to be activated in two sections of the services sub-menus:

  1. Files and Folders
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  2. Text
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After enabling those options retry using GPG Services from the contextual menu. It should work in any text field and editor as well as in finder. In case the issue persists also try using the services menu from the menu bar - e.g. TextEdit > Services > OpenPGP:

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