In this help article we explain how to delete your public OpenPGP or S/MIME key from our servers without trace.

Deactivating services

If you wish to remove your public key from the Posteo server, first deactivate all services that access your key:

• Remove your key from the Posteo key directory
• Deactivate inbound encryption

Deleting a public key

If no Posteo services are accessing your public key, you can delete it from the server:

1. In the webmail interface, click Settings
2. Click My account
3. Click PGP and S/MIME encryption
4. Under "Key administration and Posteo key directory", click the delete key link

You have just successfully deleted the key from our server and can now upload a new key for the Posteo key directory or inbound encryption.

Tip

Your public key is immediately and permanently deleted from our servers.

Related help articles

• How do I deactivate inbound encryption?
• How do I remove the public S/MIME or OpenPGP key for my Posteo email address from the Posteo key directory?
• Replacing a key: How do I upload a new key for inbound encryption?