diff --git a/sources/tech/20211012 Seahorse- Manage Your Passwords - Encryption Keys in Linux.md b/sources/tech/20211012 Seahorse- Manage Your Passwords - Encryption Keys in Linux.md deleted file mode 100644 index 31c53b4e9c..0000000000 --- a/sources/tech/20211012 Seahorse- Manage Your Passwords - Encryption Keys in Linux.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,92 +0,0 @@ -[#]: subject: "Seahorse: Manage Your Passwords & Encryption Keys in Linux" -[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/seahorse/" -[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" -[#]: collector: "lujun9972" -[#]: translator: "geekpi" -[#]: reviewer: " " -[#]: publisher: " " -[#]: url: " " - -Seahorse: Manage Your Passwords & Encryption Keys in Linux -====== - -_**Brief:**_ _A simple open-source password and encryption key manager app, let’s explore what it has to offer and how you can get it installed._ - -We often tend to ignore many default/pre-installed applications, especially when numerous tools and utilities are baked in. - -One such helpful tool that you can use on various Linux distributions is **GNOME’s Seahorse**. - -### Seahorse: GNOME’s Password & Encryption Key Manager - -![][1] - -Primarily, Seahorse is an application that comes pre-installed with GNOME desktop and tailored for the same. - -However, you can use it on just about any Linux distribution of your choice. It is a simple and effective utility to manage your passwords and encryption keys / keyring locally. - -You might want to read about the [concept of keyring in Linux][2] if it’s a first for you. - -If you are not a fan of cloud-based password managers, Seahorse can be a great solution to your requirements. Even though it looks straightforward, there are a few essential features that you may find useful. - -Of course, you should also explore some of the [best password managers available for Linux][3] if your priority doesn’t involve managing encryption keys (or local storage). - -### Features of Seahorse - -While you can easily use it as a local (offline) password manager, there are a couple of things that you can do with Seahorse to step up your security management when dealing with encryption keys as well. - -![][4] - -Some key highlights are: - - * Ability to store Secure Shell key (used to access remote computers/servers) - * Store GPG keys used to secure emails and files - * Supports adding password keyring for application and networks - * Securely store private key of a certificate - * Store a password / secret phrase - * Ability to import files and quickly store them - * Find remote keys - * Sync and publish keys - * Ability to find/copy VPN password - - - -![][5] - -### Installing Seahorse in Linux - -If you are using a GNOME-based distribution, you should already have it installed. You need to look for “Seahorse” or “Passwords” to find it. - -In other cases, you can search for it in the software center. It should work fine with KDE, LXQt, and different desktop environments as per my quick tests. - -![][6] - -Moreover, you can find its [Flatpak package][7] available. So, no matter the Linux distribution you are using, Seahorse can be installed. - -If you are using Arch Linux, you should also find it in [AUR][8]. - -[Seahorse][9] - -What do you think about using Seahorse to replace other password managers? Were you already using it to manage encryption keys? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -via: https://itsfoss.com/seahorse/ - -作者：[Ankush Das][a] -选题：[lujun9972][b] -译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) -校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) - -本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 - -[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ -[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 -[1]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seahorse-password-keys.png?resize=800%2C613&ssl=1 -[2]: https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-keyring/ -[3]: https://itsfoss.com/password-managers-linux/ -[4]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seahorse-login.png?resize=800%2C583&ssl=1 -[5]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seahorse-keys.png?resize=800%2C579&ssl=1 -[6]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seahorse-software.png?resize=800%2C508&ssl=1 -[7]: https://www.flathub.org/apps/details/org.gnome.seahorse.Application -[8]: https://itsfoss.com/aur-arch-linux/ -[9]: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Seahorse/