New PGP Global Directory

The PGP Global Directory is a free service designed to make it easier to find and trust the universe of PGP keys. The PGP Global Directory replaces the current public PGP Keyserver, facilitating worldwide key management and access for all PGP users. Following are the main features and benefits of the new PGP Global Directory: 

• Verified directory of PGP keys – Every 6 months, PGP Corporation will notify the email addresses associated with the keys in the PGP Global Directory to verify users' desires to have their keys publicly available.

• Increased trust – Users will be actively managing and verifying the availability of their keys in the PGP Global Directory so other PGP users will know that available keys have been validated within the last 6 months.

• Automatic posting of PGP keys – Users no longer have to take the manual of step of posting a new key to the new PGP Global Directory. Active users' keys will be automatically migrated to the PGP Global Directory, increasing the likelihood of receiving encrypted messages from other PGP users.

• Default searching of the PGP Global Directory – Future releases of PGP products will automatically default to searching the PGP Global Directory. If a PGP key is posted publicly, PGP products are designed to find it.

• Easier to send encrypted messages – Another option introduced in new PGP products is to automatically encrypt a message if a PGP key is found. This new functionality makes it easier for the worldwide community of PGP users to send and receive encrypted emails.

For complete product information, download the PGP Global Directory data sheet [PDF:329 KB]

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Last updated: 17 Dec 2004