Back up and recover an OpenPGP key on the server
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Where to find it
Preferences → Encryption → OpenPGP → Manage Keys
This stores an encrypted backup of the selected account’s private OpenPGP key on its server. It differs from publishing the public key and from a full DinoX data backup.
Importing or fetching a key from the server does not automatically activate it. After retrieval, check the key selected for this account and the mode it is published for.
What to do
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Open the correct account and your own key. Choose Backup Secret Key to Server.
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Copy the displayed backup code and keep it safe. Then confirm upload and wait for success. Exactly this code is required for recovery.
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On another device using the same account, choose Fetch Key from Server (Sync) and enter the backup code.
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Check fingerprint and account association. Deliberately confirm any selection or publication.
What do the choices mean?
Delete Server Backup
Removes only this encrypted server backup. Local keys and public-key publications remain.
Cleanup pending
Read the displayed status. If removal of the server backup is not yet confirmed, do not treat it as completed.
See it in DinoX
Select a picture to enlarge it. The corresponding light view is below each picture.
1. Entry to encryption methods in conversation details; not a completed OpenPGP setup.
In the full DinoX window — select to enlarge
The same picture in light appearance
In the full DinoX window — select to enlarge
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Updated 24 October 2026 · DinoX 2.3.2 · The accounts shown are demo examples.