PGP tools by Workato

The PGP tools by Workato connector encrypts, decrypts, signs, and verifies data using the AES256 cipher and SHA256 digest. Use this connector to secure sensitive files or confirm the integrity of signed content across systems.

How PGP tools by Workato works

This connector uses the AES256 cipher and SHA256 digest to process files based on the common PGP standard. Each action handles a specific part of the encryption or signing workflow:

• Encrypt data action: Encrypts file content using a public key.
• Decrypt data action: Decrypts content using the private key and passphrase.
• Sign a message action: Signs content using the private key and passphrase from the connection.
• Verify a signed message action: Verifies the integrity of signed content using a public key.

Set up PGP tools by Workato

PGP tools by Workato requires a public and private key pair to perform encryption, decryption, signing, and verification. Complete the following steps to generate keys and create the connection in Workato.

• Step 1: Generate a PGP key pair
• Step 2: Create the connection in Workato

Generate a PGP key pair

Complete the following steps to generate a set of PGP keys, if you don't already have one:

1

Download and install the GPG command line tools (opens new window) for your operating system. Ensure that the GPG version used is v2.2.x or lower.

2

Open the Terminal or Command Prompt.

3

Run the following command to generate a PGP key pair:

gpg --full-generate-key

4

Select RSA key and 3072 bits using the command prompts.

5

Enter your user ID information, including a valid name and email address.

6

Enter a secure passphrase. Save this passphrase for when you set up the connection in Workato.

7

Run the following command to list the PGP keys for which you have both a public and private key:

gpg --list-secret-keys --keyid-format LONG

8

Copy the PGP key ID you plan to use from the list of PGP keys. The PGP key ID in the following example is 7F87F1F21EEAAAB9:

9

Run the following commands with your PGP key ID in place of 7F87F1F21EEAAAB9 to display your Public Key and Private Key:

gpg --armor --export 7F87F1F21EEAAAB9

gpg --armor --export-secret-key 7F87F1F21EEAAAB9

10

Return to Workato to complete the setup.

Complete the setup in Workato

Complete the following steps to configure PGP tools by Workato:

1

Click Create > Connection.

2

Search for and select PGP tools by Workato as your connection in the New connection page.

3

Provide a name for your connection in the Connection name field.

4

Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project where you plan to store the connection.

5

Enter your PGP Private key. This field is required for the Decrypt data and Sign a message actions.

6

Enter your PGP Passphrase.

7

Enter your PGP Public key. This field is required for the Encrypt action.

8

Click Connect to complete the setup. Complete the connection fields and click Connect