• Setup
• Extras

The vim-gnupg plugin lets vim edit gpg-encrypted files as if they were unencrypted.

It's probably in your package manager. If not, you'll need to endure the faff of following the instructions.

Making keys

Generate keys:

1gpg --full-generate-key

Follow the guide.

Encrypting a file

1gpg -r malinfreeborn@posteo.net -e file

-r specifies the recipient.

Check you have an encrypted version of your file.

Changing Expiration Dates

1gpg --list-keys
2# or...
3gpg -k

... and then use the second part of 'pub', which is …