Re: [Enigmail] how do I get an old PGP key back after a new one has been generated?
Hi Susan, > Does it matter how I save it on my old computer? it should not, but to make sure, please upgrade enigmail on both computers to the current version, then export, transfer and import. If that doesn't work out, please report back with some logging (which can be enabled in Enigmail preferences, you may need to enable expert settings there to see the debugging tab). After enabling logging, restart Enigmail, then do the import and avvess log in Enigmail->debugging, you may save it there. Prior to posting your log publicly, make sure to sanitize sensitive data, or send it to one of us (Patrick, Ludwig, me) directly. Olav -- The Enigmail Project - OpenPGP Email Security For Mozilla Applications signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ enigmail-users mailing list enigmail-users@enigmail.net To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription click here: https://admin.hostpoint.ch/mailman/listinfo/enigmail-users_enigmail.net
Re: [Enigmail] how do I get an old PGP key back after a new one has been generated?
Thanks so much - I have tried this and it says: error - your settings could not be applied. Does it matter how I save it on my old computer? Thanks Sue On 01/10/2016 08:00, Ludwig Hügelschäfer wrote: > Hi, > > On 30.09.16 12:45, Susan Hawley wrote: >> Hi there >> >> I recently had my Thunderbird moved from a PC to a Mac and in the >> process of installing enigmail on the Mac version of Thunderbird it >> generated a new PGP key. This means I cannot now access any of my old >> encrypted emails. >> >> Do anyone know how I could reinstall my old PGP key? > > Yes. Enigmail has an Backup and Restore feature. It not only transfers > keys, but also all settings. On the old machine, go to Enigmail -> > Preferences. Select the "Backup/Restore" Tab on the right. Push "Export > Settings and Keys". Select a file. You might be asked to enter the > passphrase of your private key(s). > > Transfer this file to the new computer. There, go to Enigmail -> > Preferences. Select the "Backup/Restore" Tab on the right. Push "Restore > Settings and Keys". Select the transferred file. You're done. > > You may have to select your old key pair to be used for your mail account. > > Ludwig > ___ enigmail-users mailing list enigmail-users@enigmail.net To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription click here: https://admin.hostpoint.ch/mailman/listinfo/enigmail-users_enigmail.net
Re: [Enigmail] how do I get an old PGP key back after a new one has been generated?
Hi, On 30.09.16 12:45, Susan Hawley wrote: > Hi there > > I recently had my Thunderbird moved from a PC to a Mac and in the > process of installing enigmail on the Mac version of Thunderbird it > generated a new PGP key. This means I cannot now access any of my old > encrypted emails. > > Do anyone know how I could reinstall my old PGP key? Yes. Enigmail has an Backup and Restore feature. It not only transfers keys, but also all settings. On the old machine, go to Enigmail -> Preferences. Select the "Backup/Restore" Tab on the right. Push "Export Settings and Keys". Select a file. You might be asked to enter the passphrase of your private key(s). Transfer this file to the new computer. There, go to Enigmail -> Preferences. Select the "Backup/Restore" Tab on the right. Push "Restore Settings and Keys". Select the transferred file. You're done. You may have to select your old key pair to be used for your mail account. Ludwig signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ enigmail-users mailing list enigmail-users@enigmail.net To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription click here: https://admin.hostpoint.ch/mailman/listinfo/enigmail-users_enigmail.net
[Enigmail] how do I get an old PGP key back after a new one has been generated?
Hi there I recently had my Thunderbird moved from a PC to a Mac and in the process of installing enigmail on the Mac version of Thunderbird it generated a new PGP key. This means I cannot now access any of my old encrypted emails. Do anyone know how I could reinstall my old PGP key? Thanks Sue ___ enigmail-users mailing list enigmail-users@enigmail.net To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription click here: https://admin.hostpoint.ch/mailman/listinfo/enigmail-users_enigmail.net
