Generating a PGP Key

Here is a GUI way to generate a new PGP key.

1. Open the Passwords and Keys (Seahorse) application

   This screen will appear.

2. Either go to File → New in the global menu or hit Ctrl + N

3. In the Create New ... window select PGP Key and hit Continue

4. Enter your full name and your email address, the comment is optional

5. Enter a strong password which you'll remember

6. Wait for the Generating key dialog to finish (this may take a while)

7. You're done!

You can find your key in the Passwords and Keys application's My Personal Keys tab.