How to Batch Decrypt With GNU GPG

One question frequently asked in GPG news groups is "How do I decrypt more than one file at a time?"

Steps

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    Make sure you have a working GNU GPG installation.
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    Know your passphrase.
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    In Windows go to the command Prompt. This is either Start|Run Command or CMD depending on your Windows version.
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    In Windows Command Prompt change directory until you are in the directory with the files you wish to decrypt.
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    Use this command: echo thisismypassphrase|gpg --batch --passphrase-fd 0 --decrypt-files *.gpg (or *.pgp, or *.asc depending on the files)
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    It is important to note there is NO SPACE after your passphrase and the pipe. The echo command sends your passphrase to GPG when GPG requires the passphrase.
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Warnings

  • thisismypassphrase = YOUR passphrase. Don't tell anyone the passphrase unless they have your youngest puppy hostage, even then think twice about it!
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Updated: December 23, 2021
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