PGP: Pretty Good Privacy for Email Encryption

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is a widely used encryption standard that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication. It is most often used for signing, encrypting, and decrypting emails to increase the security of email communications.

At BlueMail, we are dedicated to providing the most secure email experience possible. That's why we support PGP, allowing our users to take control of their email privacy with powerful end-to-end encryption.

What is PGP?

PGP uses a combination of symmetric-key and public-key cryptography to provide a high level of security. It allows you to encrypt messages so that they can only be read by the intended recipient, and to digitally sign messages to verify your identity as the sender.

Digital Signature: PGP's digital signatures allow recipients to verify the authenticity of a message's sender, ensuring that the message has not been tampered with in transit.

Encryption: PGP encryption ensures that your email content and attachments are unreadable to anyone except the intended recipient who holds the corresponding private key.

How does PGP work?

PGP encryption uses a system of public and private keys.

When sending an email: The message is encrypted using the recipient’s public key. The sender can also sign the email with their own private key to prove their identity.

When receiving an email: The recipient decrypts the message using their own private key. If the message is signed, the recipient can verify the sender's signature using the sender's public key.

This process ensures both confidentiality (only the recipient can read it) and authenticity (the sender is who they say they are).

Why should you use PGP?

If you or your business handles sensitive information via email, using PGP is a crucial step in protecting that data. This includes financial information, personal data, intellectual property, and other confidential communications.

Benefits of using PGP include:

Enhanced Privacy: Keep your personal and business communications safe from surveillance and unauthorized access.

Data Integrity: Ensure that the content of your emails is not altered in transit.

Authentication: Prevent phishing and email spoofing by verifying the sender's identity.

How to use PGP on BlueMail?

BlueMail makes it easy to set up and use PGP for your accounts. You can manage your PGP keys directly within BlueMail's settings to start sending and receiving encrypted emails.

For a detailed guide on how to get started, please visit our PGP setup instructions in the Help Center.

BlueMail is committed to your privacy and security. Our support for PGP is a testament to this commitment, providing you with the tools you need to protect your sensitive information. Take control of your email security today with BlueMail and PGP.