1 Moving or copying GPG keys

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Moving or copying GPG keys

1. Export the keys

   $ gpg --export-secret-keys -a > my_private_key.asc
   $ gpg --export -a > my_public_key.asc
   

2. Import the keys

   $ gpg --import my_private_key.asc
   $ gpg --import my_public_key.asc
   

3. Trust the imported key

   $ gpg --edit-key ‹insert mail here›
   Command> trust
   # trust ultimately
   

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Source: https://www.phildev.net/pgp/gpg_moving_keys.html