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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Remember My Name on August 26, 2013, 02:27 am
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Hi guys,
I'm on Mac and I've downloaded the Nightly build of GPGTools which Nightcrawler posted (thank you for the link Nightcrawler), and I'm just in the process of creating a key, and would just like some tips on which type of key to create. I think I'll opt for a 2048 bit key, or should I go the 4096 to be really secure?
Which is the best key type to make? RSA & RSA, DSA & Elgamal, RSA, or DSA?
Also does it really matter if I put my real name email address? Perhaps I should put my username for the Real Name section.
Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. I've transferred my BTC to my SR wallet and really want to get started, but want to get the hang of PGP before I make my first purchase.
Thanks guys :)
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I used this as a guide (clearnet warning) http://www.reddit.com/r/SilkRoad/comments/1ajbgq/mac_gpgtools_tutorial_feedback_requested/
Don't use your real email address, noname@noemail.com works just fine :-) My key is RSA 2048 BTW, wiser heads than mine advised this would be fine.
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Thanks very much!
When you say clearnet warning, do you mean that I should view that link on Safari? Or should I just continue to use Tor?