Is there anyway to revoke an OLD LOST PGP key? I no longer have either
the public or private keys but can find the KeyID. I'm guessing not but
figured I'd ask just in case.
Thanks
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On Wed, Feb 05, 2020 at 03:59:01PM -0700, Mark wrote:
Is there anyway to revoke an OLD LOST PGP key? I no longer have either
the public or private keys but can find the KeyID. I'm guessing not but
figured I'd ask just in case.
The revocation certificate needs to be signed by the private key, so
* Mark:
> Is there anyway to revoke an OLD LOST PGP key? I no longer have either
> the public or private keys but can find the KeyID.
As you guessed, it is not possible, because you require the private key
in order to create a revocation. That's why it is recommended to create
revocations (and st
I wouldn't think you would want to be able to do that. If it can be done
without the private key, then I can revoke your key for you... :-)
-C
On 2/5/2020 3:59 PM, Mark wrote:
Is there anyway to revoke an OLD LOST PGP key? I no longer have either
the public or private keys but can find the Key