FlowCrypt PGP Usage Basics

I’ve gone through the set-up steps, but am now looking for a basic description of how this PGP works on my recipients’ end of things.

Do I need to give them a key, or will they be able to read my emails without it?

Is the passphrase that I created when setting up the account the same key that I would need to give my recipients for them to read my emails?


If the recipient has encryption set up, no further action is needed. Simply use the “Secure Compose” option to write them an encrypted email.

Anytime you write someone who doesn’t seem to have encryption set up, the recipient email will appear grey in the Secure Compose window. These messages will need to be protected with an additional password that you share with the recipient. You’ll be prompted to enter this password in the Secure Compose window.