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| author | saturneric <[email protected]> | 2025-06-18 23:04:56 +0000 | 
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| committer | saturneric <[email protected]> | 2025-06-18 23:04:56 +0000 | 
| commit | c1e764891bd25fe038c7b4520096e32848820883 (patch) | |
| tree | 03bdb953a12d3a80404d3aa15c2c6d15dc04fbf8 /src/content/docs/guides | |
| parent | docs(content): update self-check and binary verification docs (diff) | |
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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
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| -rw-r--r-- | src/content/docs/guides/symmetric-encrypt-decrypt.md | 62 | 
1 files changed, 23 insertions, 39 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:  ## โ๏ธ 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, youโll see a dedicated `Sym. Encrypt` button on the main interface. -> ๐ The recipient will need the **exact same password** to decrypt the message. +Enter the Text or Select a File - +- Input the plaintext you wish to protect in the text editor. +- Select a file to encrypt using the file panel. -## ๐ 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-----`. +> ๐ The recipient will need the **exact same password** to decrypt the message. -2. **Initiate Decryption** -   - Choose to decrypt the message. +## ๐ 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.  > ๐ง  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 โ    e.g., encrypt a file symmetrically, then encrypt the password with the    recipientโs public key. - -## ๐งญ 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  | โ No                                        | - -Symmetric encryption is a lightweight and powerful tool โ when used correctly. -Always combine it with safe password management to ensure your data stays truly -secure.
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