openpgpkeyserver.com

A functional OpenPGP keyserver offering public key search and upload via the standard HKP protocol.

Low Observed Risk
No Specific Threat Pattern
Captured page preview of openpgpkeyserver.com
Key evidence
Antivirus
0 of 92 detected
Domain
7 years old
Identity
Missing

At a glance

3 facts that matter
Antivirus detections
0 detected
92 security services reported no detection
Domain registration
Nov 1, 2019Registered
7 years oldAt scan time
Operator identity
Missing
No independently verifiable operator identity

The Dossier

The domain openpgpkeyserver.com presents itself as a public directory for OpenPGP keys, allowing users to search by email, name, or fingerprint and upload their own public keys. The page implements the HKP protocol for compatibility with GPG and Thunderbird, and the observed interface shows clean search and submit functions without login forms, payment requests, or data-harvesting elements. The domain was registered in 2019 and carries a valid certificate, while security vendors report zero detections and the hosting IP shows no abuse history.

Positive Signals
  • 1Domain registered 6.7 years ago with GoDaddy and valid SSL certificate.
  • 2Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines and clean browser blocklist status.
  • 3Hosting IP shows zero abuse reports and zero abuse score.
  • 4Page implements standard HKP protocol for OpenPGP key distribution with functional search and upload features.
  • 5No login forms, payment requests, or data-harvesting elements present.

Site Purpose and Operation

This website functions as a public OpenPGP keyserver. Visitors can search for existing public keys using an email address, real name, or key fingerprint, then download the ASCII-armored key block. The site also provides an upload path for publishing new public keys so others can encrypt messages or verify signatures.

Technical Compatibility

The service implements the HTTP Keyserver Protocol (HKP), enabling direct use from GPG with the configuration --keyserver hkps://openpgpkeyserver.com. This makes the server compatible with standard OpenPGP clients including GnuPG and Thunderbird.

Security Profile

Zero detections were recorded across 92 security-vendor engines, and no browser warnings are present. The hosting IP carries an abuse score of 0/100 with no reports. The domain, registered 6.7 years ago, uses a valid SSL certificate and does not employ privacy protection on its registration record.

Observed Interface

The page displays a professional, consistent layout with clear navigation and language options. No urgency cues, fake security badges, countdown timers, or deceptive pop-ups are present. No contact email, phone, or postal address appears on the page.

Recommendation

Safe to use for searching and publishing OpenPGP public keys.

Website Preview

Captured page preview of openpgpkeyserver.com
Visual findings

The website appears to be a legitimate, functional PGP keyserver with no visible indicators of malicious intent or scam tactics.

  1. 1The page presents a functional interface for a PGP keyserver
  2. 2Professional design with consistent branding and clear utility
  3. 3No indicators of urgency, fake security badges, or deceptive pop-ups
  4. 4The site appears to be a legitimate utility for cryptographic key management

Web Research

No independently sourced claims were available for this report.

Threat Detection

Antivirus results, browser warnings, isolated page observations, and the threat pattern identified in this report.

Antivirus consensus

Antivirus engine results

Result date Jul 18, 2026
Clean pass · verified
Clean across 92 engines

This URL was checked across an antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious57Harmless92Engines
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
Bitdefender
Clean
Microsoft
Not queried
ESET-NOD32
Not queried
Avira
Not queried
Sophos
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Not queried
Emsisoft
Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Antivirus consensus
0 / 92 detections

Technical Details

Identity, domain, infrastructure, and connection facts saved with this scan.

July 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM UTC

Identity

6 facts
Operator
Missing
On-domain email
Not observed
Other email
Not observed
Phone
Not observed
Postal address
Not observed
Social profiles
Not observed

Domain

8 facts
Domain age
7 years old
Registered
Nov 1, 2019
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Expires
Nov 1, 2026
WHOIS updated
Nov 2, 2025
Registrant
Unavailable
Registration country
Unavailable
WHOIS privacy
Not observed

Infrastructure

14 facts
HTTPS
Valid certificate
TLS protocol
TLSv1.3
Certificate issuer
Google Trust Services · WE1
Certificate subject
openpgpkeyserver.com
Certificate valid from
Jul 8, 2026
Certificate valid to
Oct 6, 2026
Network address
172.67.163.62
ASN
Unavailable
Hosting organization
Cloudflare, Inc.
Country
US
Server
cloudflare
Site platform
Unavailable
IP reputation
0% confidence · 0 reports
Tor exit node
No

Connections

12 facts
Scan scope
Domain
Destination host
openpgpkeyserver.com
Redirects
1
Cross-domain redirect
No
Redirect status codes
301 → 200
Lookalike characters
Not observed
Internationalized domain
No
Page response
200
Page requests
Unavailable
Unique IPs contacted
Unavailable
Countries contacted
Unavailable
Referenced domains
3
Identity6 facts
Operator
Missing
On-domain email
Not observed
Other email
Not observed
Phone
Not observed
Postal address
Not observed
Social profiles
Not observed
Domain8 facts
Domain age
7 years old
Registered
Nov 1, 2019
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Expires
Nov 1, 2026
WHOIS updated
Nov 2, 2025
Registrant
Unavailable
Registration country
Unavailable
WHOIS privacy
Not observed
Infrastructure14 facts
HTTPS
Valid certificate
TLS protocol
TLSv1.3
Certificate issuer
Google Trust Services · WE1
Certificate subject
openpgpkeyserver.com
Certificate valid from
Jul 8, 2026
Certificate valid to
Oct 6, 2026
Network address
172.67.163.62
ASN
Unavailable
Hosting organization
Cloudflare, Inc.
Country
US
Server
cloudflare
Site platform
Unavailable
IP reputation
0% confidence · 0 reports
Tor exit node
No
Connections12 facts
Scan scope
Domain
Destination host
openpgpkeyserver.com
Redirects
1
Cross-domain redirect
No
Redirect status codes
301 → 200
Lookalike characters
Not observed
Internationalized domain
No
Page response
200
Page requests
Unavailable
Unique IPs contacted
Unavailable
Countries contacted
Unavailable
Referenced domains
3

What to do

1
Before interacting
Use normal caution

Safe to use for searching and publishing OpenPGP public keys.

2
If you already interacted

No incident response is indicated by this scan. Continue using normal caution, and act only if you notice an unexpected download, login prompt, payment request, or account activity.

Final Verdict

Use normal caution

Why this verdict

Safe. The site operates as a legitimate utility for distributing OpenPGP public keys with no malicious indicators.

Recommendation

Safe to use for searching and publishing OpenPGP public keys.

Key evidence

  1. 1Domain registered 6.7 years ago with GoDaddy and valid SSL certificate.
  2. 2Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines and clean browser blocklist status.
  3. 3Hosting IP shows zero abuse reports and zero abuse score.
Evidence: strongScope: DomainFresh scan: July 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM UTC

Safety FAQ

Is openpgpkeyserver.com safe to use?+

Safe. The site operates as a legitimate utility for distributing OpenPGP public keys with no malicious indicators.

What should I do about openpgpkeyserver.com?+

Safe to use for searching and publishing OpenPGP public keys.

How old is openpgpkeyserver.com?+

openpgpkeyserver.com is 7 years old and was registered nov 1, 2019.

What if I already interacted with openpgpkeyserver.com?+

No incident response is indicated by this scan. Continue using normal caution, and act only if you notice an unexpected download, login prompt, payment request, or account activity.

When was this report updated?+

This report reflects the scan completed July 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM UTC.

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