Using Open Keys

Open Keys is the central collection point for public certificates and the best way to query and obtain public certificates. We recommend that you use Open Keys.

Open Keys is used by default to query public certificates. If the service is deactivated, you can activate it manually.

Activating Open Keys

  1. Go to Identities > Public key servers > Open Keys.
  2. Click Modify.
  3. Check the box next to Use Open Keys (recommended).
    Using the Open Keys Web Service
  4. Click Save and close.

Publishing certificates on Open Keys

You have the possibility to make public keys available to other persons and organisations via the Open Keys Web Service. The public key provided here is used for encryption, your private key for decryption of emails to you.

Proceed as follows:

  1. Go to Identities > Certificates > Certificate management.
  2. Select one or more certificates.
  3. Then click Publish selected to Open Keys. The selected certificates are automatically uploaded to Open Keys.
  4. Click Publish in the following dialog.