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COURSE 1  - 3.2.1.1. Symmetric encr. of text (Kleopatra)

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QUICK INFO:

  • Symmetric encryption: single key; must be sent to receiver.

  • Kleopatra"  > "Notepad" > paste (or write) text to be encrypted >  "Recipients" > deselect "Encrypt for others"​ > Select "encrypt  with password" > set password > "OK"

How to encrypt a text with a simple password by using Kleopatra, a graphical user interface (gui) pre-installed in Tails:

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