Guide

Sharing Keys

Let others send you encrypted messages by sharing your public key.

Attach to outgoing emails

Automatically include your public key with every message you send.

Go to Settings
Enable Attach PubKey

Recipients can import your key directly from the attachment. This is the easiest way to exchange keys with new contacts.

Upload to a keyserver

Make your key discoverable by anyone who searches for your email address.

Open Keys → Private segment
Tap your key
Tap Export to Keyserver

Warning: Keyserver uploads are permanent. Keys cannot be removed from public keyservers — only revoked. Make sure you’re ready to use this key long-term before uploading.

Share via AirDrop

Send your public key to a nearby Apple device.

Open Keys → tap your key
Tap Share → AirDrop
Select the recipient’s device

The recipient can import the key directly into iPGMail or any other PGP app.

Export to Files

Save your public key as a file to share however you like.

Open Keys → tap your key
Tap Share → Save to Files
Choose a location (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

You can then:

Email the file as an attachment
Upload it to your website
Share via any messaging app
Post it on social media

Copy to clipboard

Copy your public key as text to paste anywhere.

Open Keys → tap your key
Tap Share → Copy
Paste into any app — email, notes, messages, etc.

The copied text will look like:

-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

mQINBF...
-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

Which method should I use?

Sharing with one person nearbyAirDrop — fast and direct

Sharing with new email contactsAttach PubKey — automatic with every message

Want anyone to find your keyKeyserver — publicly searchable

Posting on a website or profileExport to Files or Copy — full control over where it goes