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Files Used by GnuPG
GnuPG holds its data in the following folder.
- For Linux or Mac OS X users
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- ".gnupg"1 folder under the home folder.
- For Windows users
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- "c:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\gnupg"2 folder.
The data are stored in these files.
- gpg.conf
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The configuration file.
- pubring.gpg
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The public key ring.
- secring.gpg
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The secret key ring.
- trustdb.gpg
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The trust database.
| 1 | On Unix platforms, such as Linux or Mac OS X, the file names beginning with "." are concealed. Presence of these concealed files can be confirmed by using "-a" option of ls command. |
| 2 | On Windows, "Application Data" folder is concealed, but the folder can be made visible by setting File Window's "Tools" -> "Folder Options" -> "View" -> "Hidden files and folders" -> "Show hidden files and folders" checked. |