On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:07 AM, Kumar, Vikash X <vikash.x.ku...@in.tesco.com> wrote:
> Hi Team, > > Could you please help me to understand the following query. > > We are using gpg encryption method for encryption and decryption in our > application. We have generated the keypairs on server A and public key is > imported on server B also a passphrase say “Strange” was provided while > generating the key. > > Now I am trying to encrypt the file on server B using this public key, I am > able to do so without any matter I pass the passphrase or not. > > So my ask is, if a key pair is generated with passphrase it won’t restrict > the encryption incase incorrect passphrase or no passphrase is passed? Also I > was able to encrypt the file on server B by providing any random passphrase, > but decryption is possible with correct passphrase only. In short, yes (though you don't need to provide a passphrase at all to encrypt to a public key - the passphrase has no meaning there). Encrypting to a public key does not use a passphrase at all. Only decrypting with the private key uses a passphrase. David _______________________________________________ Gnupg-users mailing list Gnupg-users@gnupg.org http://lists.gnupg.org/mailman/listinfo/gnupg-users
