apt-key

Manage package keys in Debian Linux systems

Additional Information

The apt-key command is used to manage package keys in Debian Linux systems. Each released deb package is authenticated via a key, and apt-key is used to manage these keys.

Syntax

apt-key [command]

Parameters

Management Command: APT key operation command.

Examples

apt-key list          # List keys saved in the system.
apt-key add keyname   # Add the downloaded key to the local trusted database.
apt-key del keyname   # Delete the key from the local trusted database.
apt-key update        # Update the local trusted database and remove expired/useless keys.