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# PGP key

The ***PGP key*** entry allows users to securely generate and store PGP keys, as well as related metadata and credentials, in Remote Desktop Manager.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4443_2026_1.png)

#### General

<table><thead><tr><th width="161.199951171875">SETTING</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Entry type</strong></td><td><p>Choose a method to retrieve the public and private PGP keys between:</p><ul><li><strong>File (local)</strong>: Retrieve private and public keys from files located on the local computer.</li><li><strong>Embedded data</strong>: Use a generated key from the <strong>PGP key generator</strong> integrated into Remote Desktop Manager.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Passphrase</strong></td><td>Enter the passphrase created alongside the PGP keys; it will be used to interact with your private key.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Login name

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="134.00006103515625"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>This username will be used when authenticating into sessions using the PGP key entry as linked credentials.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Enter the password associated with the username. Generate a password or use the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/tools/password/">Password generator</a>. The password can be revealed or hidden by clicking the eye icon.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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