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settings provided, also set the expiration time for the key, the key size, and the encryption
algorithm used. See
Figure 10.1, “KGpg: Creating a Key” (page 170).
When you start KGpg in later sessions, only a small icon with a padlock appears in the
system tray. Click that icon to display the main KGpg window on your desktop.
Figure 10.1 KGpg: Creating a Key
Confirm your settings with OK. The next dialog prompts you to enter a password twice.
The relative strength of your chosen password is measured and displayed by the Pass-
word strength meter. The program then generates the key pair and displays a summary.
It is a good idea to save or print a revocation certificate right away. Such a certificate
is needed if you forget the password for your private key so need to revoke it. After
you confirm with OK, KGpg displays its main window. See
Figure 10.2, “The Key
Manager” (page 171).
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