Storing GnuPG folder in Dropbox

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Mar 15, 20263430 views

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I would like to use dropbox for backing up my gpg keys, IMHO even if dropbox admins gets a copy of the keys they still need the passphrase to use it so is it ok to assume this is safe to do so?

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Fix for: Storing GnuPG folder in Dropbox

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I would advise against doing this. True, they need the passphrase, but you should still always keep your private keys under your own direct control. GPG depends on the security model of requiring something you know (the passphrase) and something you…

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