quick-docs/modules/ROOT/partialsdelete/2delete-proc_backup-gpg-keys-cli.adoc

[[backup-gpg-keys-cli]]
= Making a Key Backup Using the Command Line

Use the following command to make the backup, which you can then copy to a destination of your choice:

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gpg --export-secret-keys --armor johndoe@example.com > johndoe-privkey.asc
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Store the copy in a secure place, such as a locked container.

Now see <<exporting-gpg-keys-cli>>.
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			`= Making a Key Backup Using the Command Line`

Technical review of creating gpg keys 2021-02-09 09:27:15 +00:00			`Use the following command to make the backup, which you can then copy to a destination of your choice:`
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			`----`
Technical review of creating gpg keys 2021-02-09 09:27:15 +00:00			`gpg --export-secret-keys --armor johndoe@example.com > johndoe-privkey.asc`
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			`Store the copy in a secure place, such as a locked container.`

Technical review of creating gpg keys 2021-02-09 09:27:15 +00:00			`Now see <<exporting-gpg-keys-cli>>.`