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diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/email-operations.md b/src/content/docs/guides/email-operations.md index 858ba27..01d7f28 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/guides/email-operations.md +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/email-operations.md @@ -46,38 +46,37 @@ other OpenPGP-enabled clients. - **Decrypt and Verify Together or Separately**: Flexibly handle incoming messages. -### Creating and Processing Emails - -#### Creating and Signing Emails +### Creating and Signing Emails 1. Open GpgFrontend and click **"New E-Mail"** to create a blank email. - - - 2. Type your email content in the editor. 3. Select your private key from the **Key Toolbox**. 4. Click **"Sign"** to digitally sign the email. - - Signed emails include a PGP signature block, visible in the content. +5. Fill Sender, Receiver and the Subject of the email. + + - + -#### Encrypting Emails + + + + +### Encrypting Emails 1. Select the recipient's public key in the **Key Toolbox**. -2. Click **"Encrypt"** to secure the email content. - - The content will be transformed into a PGP-encrypted format. +2. Click **"Encrypt"** to secure the email content. The content will be + transformed into a PGP-encrypted format. - + -#### Saving Emails for Sending +### Saving Emails for Sending 1. Processed emails can be saved as `.eml` files using **File > Save As**. 2. Upload the `.eml` file to your email client's drafts folder or webmail interface, then send the email. -### Receiving and Processing Emails - -#### Decrypting and Verifying Emails +### Decrypting and Verifying Emails 1. Export the email source as an `.eml` file from your email client or copy the raw email source. @@ -87,9 +86,9 @@ other OpenPGP-enabled clients. - **"Verify"**: Validate the signature without decrypting. - **"Decrypt"**: Decrypt without verifying. - + -#### Offline Validation +### Offline Validation - GpgFrontend processes all email verification and decryption offline, ensuring that no sensitive data is exposed to external servers. @@ -97,21 +96,19 @@ other OpenPGP-enabled clients. ### Why Use EML Format? -#### Benefits of EML - - `.eml` is a widely supported format across email clients like Thunderbird, Outlook, and webmail platforms. - Unlike proprietary email handling protocols, `.eml` allows for seamless export, import, and offline processing. -#### Why Not Use IMAP/SMTP? +### Why Not Use IMAP/SMTP? - Avoids the complexity and potential vulnerabilities introduced by integrating full-fledged email protocols. - Keeps the application lightweight and focused on local cryptographic operations. -#### Addressing PGP Limitations in Clients +### Addressing PGP Limitations in Clients - Many email clients lack robust PGP support or offer inconsistent implementations. @@ -157,26 +154,13 @@ other OpenPGP-enabled clients. ## Best Practices for Secure Email Handling -1. **Use Trusted Keys**: - - - Regularly validate public keys to prevent misuse. - - Import keys only from trusted sources. - -2. **Keep Private Keys Offline**: - - - Avoid uploading private keys to email providers. - - Store private keys securely, preferably on encrypted storage. - -3. **Leverage GpgFrontend's Local Processing**: - - - Ensure all encryption, signing, and verification tasks are performed - offline for maximum security. - -4. **Save Emails in EML Format**: - - - Use `.eml` files for cross-platform compatibility and simple integration - with various email clients. - -5. **Check Email Compatibility**: - - Ensure recipients can handle PGP-encrypted emails or provide instructions - for using tools like GpgFrontend or Thunderbird. +- Use Trusted Keys: Regularly validate public keys to prevent misuse and import + keys only from trusted sources. +- Keep Private Keys Offline: Avoid uploading private keys to email providers and + store private keys securely, preferably on encrypted storage. +- Leverage GpgFrontend's Local Processing: Ensure all encryption, signing, and + verification tasks are performed offline for maximum security. +- Save Emails in EML Format: Use `.eml` files for cross-platform compatibility + and simple integration with various email clients. +- Check Email Compatibility: Ensure recipients can handle PGP-encrypted emails + or provide instructions for using tools like GpgFrontend or Thunderbird. |