Decrypt PGP-encrypted emails, files, and text with your private key.
Before You Start
You’ll need:
- Your private key imported into iPGMail (Import keys →)
- Your passphrase for that key
Decrypt an Email Attachment
When someone sends you an encrypted .pgp, .gpg, or .asc file:
- Open the email in your Mail app
- Tap the encrypted attachment
- Tap the Share button (square with upward arrow)
- Select iPGMail from the list
- Enter your passphrase when prompted
- View the decrypted message
Decrypt Inline PGP Text
Some emails contain encrypted text directly in the message body instead of an attachment. It looks like this:
-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----
jA0ECQMCvK3V8P7k...
-----END PGP MESSAGE-----To decrypt:
- In your email app, select and copy the entire block (from
-----BEGINthrough-----END-----) - Open iPGMail
- Go to the Decode tab
- Tap Import — iPGMail reads from your clipboard automatically
- Enter your passphrase
Decrypt a File
For encrypted files from the Files app, Dropbox, or other sources:
- Locate the
.pgpor.gpgfile - Tap and hold, then select Share
- Choose iPGMail
- Enter your passphrase
- The decrypted file is saved to iPGMail’s documents
Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| “No matching private key” | The message was encrypted to a different key. Check which key was used and import it. |
| “Bad passphrase” | Re-enter carefully. Passphrases are case-sensitive. |
| “Invalid PGP data” | The file may be corrupted or not actually PGP-encrypted. |
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