diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 143d2522db..d79c69b55c 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -329,9 +329,12 @@ which can be used as a workaround for when your provider doesn't support IMAP. **(12) How does encryption/decryption work?** First of all you need to install and configure [OpenKeychain](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.sufficientlysecure.keychain/). -To encrypt a message before sending, just select the menu *Encrypt*. Similarly, to decrypt a received message, just select the menu *Decrypt*. +To encrypt and send a message just check the menu *Encrypt* and the message will be encrypted on sending. +Similarly, to decrypt a received message, just select the menu *Decrypt* in the expanded message view. + +You can enable *Encrypt by default* in the identity settings. + Encryption is [Autocrypt](https://autocrypt.org/) compatible. For security reasons received messages are not decrypted automatically. -Encryption/decryption is a pro feature. Inline PGP in received messages is supported, but inline PGP in outgoing messages is not supported, see [here](https://josefsson.org/inline-openpgp-considered-harmful.html) about why not. @@ -339,7 +342,7 @@ see [here](https://josefsson.org/inline-openpgp-considered-harmful.html) about w S/MIME is not supported because it is not used much and because key management is complex. There are also [security concerns](https://security.stackexchange.com/a/83752). -Note that signed only or encrypted only messages are not supported, see here for some considerations: +Note that signed only or encrypted only messages are not supported, see here about why not: * [OpenPGP Considerations Part I](https://k9mail.github.io/2016/11/24/OpenPGP-Considerations-Part-I.html) * [OpenPGP Considerations Part II](https://k9mail.github.io/2017/01/30/OpenPGP-Considerations-Part-II.html) @@ -347,6 +350,8 @@ Note that signed only or encrypted only messages are not supported, see here for If you want, you can verify a signature by opening the *signature.asc* attachment. +Encryption/decryption is a pro feature. +