[[backup-gpg-keys-cli]]
= Making a Key Backup Using the Command Line

 Use the following command to make the backup, which you can then copy to a destination of your choice:

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gpg2 --export-secret-keys --armor jqdoe@example.com > jqdoe-privkey.asc
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Store the copy in a secure place, such as a locked container.

See now <<exporting-gpg-keys-cli>>.
