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# Private key material in OpenPGP # Managing private key material in OpenPGP
## Overview of private keys
This chapter discusses the handling of private key material within OpenPGP. This chapter discusses the handling of private key material within OpenPGP.
Private key material is associated with component keys, which are integral parts of [OpenPGP certificates](certificates_chapter). For a discussion of packet structure internals, see the chapter {ref}`zoom_private`. Private key material is associated with component keys, which are integral parts of [OpenPGP certificates](certificates_chapter). For a discussion of packet structure internals, see the chapter {ref}`zoom_private`.
## Terminology: "certificates" and "private keys" ## "Certificates" and "private keys" explained
Recall that in this document, the term *OpenPGP certificate* refers to what are commonly known as "OpenPGP public keys." OpenPGP certificates are the combination of component public keys, identity components, binding self-signatures, and third-party certifications, Recall that in this document, the term *OpenPGP certificate* refers to what are commonly known as "OpenPGP public keys." OpenPGP certificates are the combination of component public keys, identity components, binding self-signatures, and third-party certifications,
as discussed in the previous chapter ({ref}`certificates_chapter`). as discussed in the previous chapter ({ref}`certificates_chapter`).