Other key types may be used however. Also remember that one of the names on your key must match the email address you list as the official maintainer for your packages. That document contains instructions on how to put your key on the public key servers. The New Maintainer Group will put your public key on the servers if it isn't already there. Due to export restrictions by the United States government some Debian packages, including gnupg , are located on ftp sites outside of the United States.
Some countries restrict the use of cryptographic software by their citizens.
The Debian Project does not require the use of cryptography qua cryptography in any manner. If you live in a country where use of cryptography even for authentication is forbidden then please contact us so we can make special arrangements. This message must contain your name and your valid e-mail address. All the information discussed above is required after your Application Manager is assigned. Application Manager is your agent in the registration process, and you can always ask him about the status of your application.