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Open Settings > Data feeds > Encryption keys to manage PGP keys used for secure data feeds.
Encryption keys settings with inbound and outbound PGP key tables

The Encryption keys page, with inbound and outbound key tables.

Add a default key that covers all inbound or outbound files, or a dedicated key for a specific feed. For the encryption model, algorithms, and strict mode, see SFTP File Encryption. This page is the how-to for the Settings UI. If keys fail to load, you will see We couldn’t load your encryption keys. Existing keys keep working. Reload the page, or contact support if it persists.

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Inbound Keys

Inbound keys are minted by Mention Me so you can encrypt files you send. Copy the public key into your process before you upload.
1

Generate a Key

Click Generate inbound key. Choose the default scope or a specific encrypted feed.
2

Copy the Public Key

Copy the public key as soon as it is shown. You need it to encrypt files before they land on SFTP.
3

Rotate When You Need To

Use Rotate key on the row. Choose whether to keep the current key active as a grace key so files already encrypted to it keep decrypting:
  • No, replace it immediately
  • Yes, for 7 / 14 / 30 / 60 / 90 days
You can End grace period early while a grace period is running.

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Outbound Keys

Outbound keys are public keys you import so Mention Me can encrypt files it delivers to you. There is no grace period: Mention Me always encrypts with the newest key.
1

Import a Key

Click Import outbound key. Paste your public key and choose the default scope or a specific encrypted feed.
2

Rotate

Use Rotate key and import the replacement public key. Update the matching private key on your side before you expect new files.
Each row’s menu also includes View key history and Copy fingerprint. You can only add a key for a direction that has at least one encrypted feed. Mark a feed as encrypted when you create it, or edit the feed on Feeds setup.

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See Also

How to Set Up Data Feeds

Create encrypted inbound and outbound feeds.

SFTP File Encryption

Algorithms, shared versus dedicated keys, and strict mode.
Last modified on September 25, 2026