PGP compatibility matrix

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The following is a PGP client compatibility matrix. The following PGP clients and functions have been tested successfully with MFT Server.

Client	Key Algorithm	Encrypt	Decrypt
PGP Desktop 9.x (and above)	DSA ElGamal	Yes	Yes
PGP Desktop 9.x (and above)	RSA	Yes	Yes
GPG 1.4.x (and above)	DSA ElGamal	Yes	Yes
GPG 1.4.x (and above)	RSA	Yes	Yes

Definitions

Decrypt - Create an OpenPGP key in MFT Server Keys module or via the web user interface. Import resulting public key into PGP client. Encrypt file using PGP client. Decrypt File using MFT Server PGP Decrypt File action.

Encrypt - Create a private key in PGP client. Import corresponding public key into your desired MFT Server Keys module OpenPGP keys tab. Encrypt file using MFT Server PGP Encrypt File action. Decrypt file using PGP client.

Note

In order to use PGP successfully with MFT Server you must properly install the Unlimited Jurisdiction Policy Files. For more information on this topic please see the following.