Life without names.

Create key:

gpg --gen-key

Show key:

gpg --list-keys

Encrypt file:

gpg -c filename

Decrypt file:

gpg --decrypt-files filename.gpg

Export public key:

gpg --output mygpgkey_pub.txt --armor --export 0443FB22

or

gpg –output mygpgkey_pub.txt –armor –export no-names

or

gpg --output mygpgkey_pub.txt --armor --export no-names@gmail.com

Copy gpg keys to use on other system

gpg --output mygpgkey_sec.txt --armor --export-secret-key no-names

Import key:

gpg --import mygpgkey_pub.txt
gpg --allow-secret-key-import --import mygpgkey_sec.txt

or

gpg --import filename.txt

Encrypt:

gpg --recipient no-names --encrypt filename

Decrypt:

gpg --decrypt-files filename.gpg

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