Windows
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Security & Permissions
Encryption
Windows cipher /d equivalent in Linux
Decrypts a GPG-encrypted file.
Windows
→
cipher /d
Linux equivalents
gpg -d file.gpg > file
gpg -d file.gpg > file
gpg -d file.gpg > file
Overview
What this command does
Decrypts a GPG-encrypted file.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Decrypt file
Decrypts a GPG-encrypted file.
gpg -d file.gpg > file
Decrypt file
gpg --help
Show command help when supported
man gpg
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
gpg -d file.gpg > file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: cipher /d
gpg -d file.gpg > fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
gpg -d file.gpg > file | Decrypt file |
gpg --help | Show command help when supported |
man gpg | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | gpg -d file.gpg > file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | gpg -d file.gpg > file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | gpg -d file.gpg > file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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