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Importing and Using the Keys in Symantec Encryption Desktop

To be able to use the keys/certificates protected by the CryptoServer with Symantec Encryption Desktop, it is necessary to import them in the current key ring files:

  1. Open the Symantec Encryption Desktop and select PGP Keys on the left side of the window.

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Symantec Encryption Desktop - All Keys

  1. From the File menu choose Import Personal Certificate(s)…, click Finish.

  2. Confirm the list of certificates found to be imported into the PGP Key Ring. Double click to open the properties window to see the details.

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Symantec Encryption Desktop - All Keys

  1. The certificate protected by the CryptoServer can now be used in all PGP applications. After importing the keys/certificates in Symantec Encryption Desktop, the keys protected by the CryptoServer can be used in the same way as any other keys available in the PGP key ring.