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Passphrase vs gpg-agent

zootus
2017-04-19
2017-04-19
  • zootus

    zootus - 2017-04-19

    Hi,
    i just want to know if it is normal that i'm getting asked for the Passphrase twice.
    First when i open/read an encrypted mail.
    Second when i write/send a reply.
    Both within the 'remember passphrase' timespan.
    thanks

     
  • Ludwig Hügelschäfer

    This is normal. First, you enter the passphrase for your encryption (sub-)key. Second, when you send mail you are asked for the passphrase for your signing key. They are different parts of your "key" - more exact may be the word "certificate") - but may have the same passphrase.

     

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