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authorsaturneric <[email protected]>2025-06-18 23:04:56 +0000
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docs(guides): update symmetric encryption docs for v2.1.9
- add steps to enable symmetric encryption feature in settings - clarify symmetric encryption process with new dedicated button - update current documentation version to v2.1.9 - remove summary table from symmetric encryption guide - add OpenPGP link in overview glance
-rw-r--r--src/content/docs/guides/symmetric-encrypt-decrypt.md62
-rw-r--r--src/content/docs/overview/glance.md8
2 files changed, 27 insertions, 43 deletions
diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/symmetric-encrypt-decrypt.md b/src/content/docs/guides/symmetric-encrypt-decrypt.md
index ef0582f..30512fa 100644
--- a/src/content/docs/guides/symmetric-encrypt-decrypt.md
+++ b/src/content/docs/guides/symmetric-encrypt-decrypt.md
@@ -32,43 +32,41 @@ approach is:
## ✍️ Encrypting Data Symmetrically
-To encrypt text using symmetric encryption:
+To encrypt text using symmetric encryption in GpgFrontend (v2.1.9 and later):
-1. **Enter the Text**
- - Input the plaintext (the content you want to protect).
+Enable Symmetric Encryption Feature
-2. **Start Encryption**
- - Choose to encrypt **without selecting any public key**.
+1. Go to the Settings.
+2. Under the Appearance tab, check the `Sym. Encrypt` checkbox to enable symmetric encryption functionality.
-3. **Set a Password**
- - When prompted, enter a **strong, unique password**.
- - This becomes your **encryption key**.
+Access the Symmetric Encryption Button
-4. **Encryption Completes**
- - The text is transformed into ciphertext.
- - You can now save it or share it with someone.
+1. After enabling, you’ll see a dedicated `Sym. Encrypt` button on the main interface.
-> 🔐 The recipient will need the **exact same password** to decrypt the message.
+Enter the Text or Select a File
-![Symmetric
-Encryption](https://image.cdn.bktus.com/i/2024/06/15/e81042ca-40e4-0ce4-5a44-111a89acb5d1.webp)
+- Input the plaintext you wish to protect in the text editor.
+- Select a file to encrypt using the file panel.
-## 🔓 Decrypting Symmetric Encrypted Data
+Symmetric Encryption
-To decrypt content that was encrypted symmetrically:
+1. Without selecting any public key, click the `Sym. Encrypt` button.
+2. When prompted, enter a strong, unique password.
+3. This password becomes your encryption key.
+4. The text or file will be encrypted into ciphertext.
+5. You can save or share the encrypted result.
-1. **Paste the Ciphertext**
- - The message should begin with `-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----` and end with
- `-----END PGP MESSAGE-----`.
+> 🔐 The recipient will need the **exact same password** to decrypt the message.
-2. **Initiate Decryption**
- - Choose to decrypt the message.
+## 🔓 Decrypting Symmetric Encrypted Data
-3. **Enter the Password**
- - Input the **same password** that was used for encryption.
+To decrypt content that was encrypted symmetrically:
-4. **View the Plaintext**
- - If the password is correct, the original message will be revealed.
+1. Paste the Ciphertext: The message should begin with `-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----` and end with `-----END PGP MESSAGE-----`.
+2. Initiate Decryption: Choose to decrypt the message.
+3. Enter the Password: Input the **same password** that was used for
+ encryption.
+4. View the Plaintext: If the password is correct, the original message will be revealed.
> 🧠 If the password is incorrect or mistyped, decryption will fail.
@@ -92,17 +90,3 @@ exchange is difficult.
- Consider using symmetric encryption as a supplement to public-key encryption —
e.g., encrypt a file symmetrically, then encrypt the password with the
recipient’s public key.
-
-## 🧭 Summary
-
-| Feature | Symmetric Encryption |
-|------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
-| Key type | Single shared password |
-| Use case | Fast, simple encryption |
-| Ideal for | Self-encryption or trusted 1-to-1 sharing |
-| Sensitive to | Password leaks |
-| Key management needed | ❌ No |
-
-Symmetric encryption is a lightweight and powerful tool — when used correctly.
-Always combine it with safe password management to ensure your data stays truly
-secure. \ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/content/docs/overview/glance.md b/src/content/docs/overview/glance.md
index 2adf319..0193782 100644
--- a/src/content/docs/overview/glance.md
+++ b/src/content/docs/overview/glance.md
@@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ sidebar:
order: 1
---
-**GpgFrontend** is a modern, cross-platform, open-source GUI for OpenPGP
-encryption—easy for beginners, powerful for experts, and truly portable for
-everyone who values security and flexibility.
+**GpgFrontend** is a modern, cross-platform, open-source GUI for
+[OpenPGP](https://www.openpgp.org/) encryption—easy for beginners, powerful for
+experts, and truly portable for everyone who values security and flexibility.
**Key Features:**
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Your support helps our community grow, allowing more people to secure their
privacy easily and effectively.
**Current Documentation Version:**
-[v2.1.7](https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/releases/tag/v2.1.7)
+[v2.1.9](https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/releases/tag/v2.1.9)
## User Interface Glimpse