From 182ac96e4eec9504ab1fa85bf3a1b7293199d8e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saturneric Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:10:23 +0200 Subject: docs(advanced): add detailed documentation for Multi-Key Database and KeyPackage features --- src/content/docs/advanced/sync-public-keys.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) (limited to 'src/content/docs/advanced/sync-public-keys.md') diff --git a/src/content/docs/advanced/sync-public-keys.md b/src/content/docs/advanced/sync-public-keys.md index 4c4b4d1..07d19a4 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/advanced/sync-public-keys.md +++ b/src/content/docs/advanced/sync-public-keys.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ user-friendly interface. Here’s how to use it: your possession against the key server. If there is an updated version of a key you own, GpgFrontend will import the new details to your local keyring. -![](https://image.cdn.bktus.com/i/2024/06/15/8771cd76-1a46-321e-8bf9-93d8db2a9f78.webp) +![](https://image.cdn.bktus.com/i/2025/06/28/38eefac3220f864b5e4a1fe98681f8cef817ef21.webp) By following these steps, you can ensure that your public keys are always up-to-date, enhancing the security and reliability of your cryptographic @@ -54,14 +54,7 @@ To know which key server GpgFrontend interacts with, follow these steps: 1. Go to the settings section of GpgFrontend. 2. The default key server configured will be listed here. -![](https://image.cdn.bktus.com/i/2024/06/15/03471d32-54f2-2be7-53a3-eeee03f74372.webp) - -:::tip - -Replace the placeholder text with the actual link to the image showing -the key server settings. - -::: +![](https://image.cdn.bktus.com/i/2025/06/28/86bc996c90eb449dee681a86be15797015128f5c.webp) If you need to use a different key server: @@ -69,6 +62,21 @@ If you need to use a different key server: 2. Add your preferred key server's details. 3. Set it as the default for future synchronizations. +:::caution[Changes (v2.1.6 and later)] + +Setting a default key server **only affects key searches/imports**. + +- **Export** and **Sync** operations are no longer affected by this setting. +- These operations **always use `https://keys.openpgp.org`**, which implements + the Verifying Keyserver (VKS) API. + +This behavior ensures improved security and global consistency in public key +management. + +Or: [Want to restore previous behavior?](/guides/key-server-operations/#want-to-restore-previous-behavior) + +::: + ## Best Practices for Key Synchronization - **Regular Sync:** Regularly sync your keys to ensure you have the latest -- cgit v1.2.3