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Add note about encrypting with private key
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@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ You can encrypt any message you like by typing it to the first text box and past
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To paste, copy the key to clipboard, click the text box, and press Ctrl + V.
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Either of the keys can be used for encryption as long as the other is used for decryption.
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* Encrypting the message with the public key ensures that you are the only person who can decrypt the message.
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* Encrypting the message with the private key works as a signature: if the recipient can decrypt the message with your public key, they know that the message must be from you and not from anybody else.
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* Encrypting the message with the private key works as a signature: if the recipient can decrypt the message with your public key, they know that the message must be from you and not from anybody else. Note: If you have shared the public key with several people, do not use the private key to encrypt any information that they are not all allowed to see.
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The encrypted message will appear in a third text box. You may copy it the same way as the keys.
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If you give an invalid key, error message will appear in the third box.

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