smime_keys_neomutt1
Utility to add s/mime certificate to the internal database used by neomutt
Usage
smime_keys <operation>
[{file(s) | keyID
[file(s)]}]
Overview
The purpose of this tool is to manipulate the internal database of S/MIME certificates used by neomutt to sign mail messages which will be sent or to verify mail messages received and signed with S/MIME.
Options
init-
no files needed, inits directory structure.
refresh-
no files needed. refreshes index files, including trust flag/expiration.
list-
lists the certificates stored in database.
label-
keyID required. changes/removes/adds label.
remove-
keyID required.
verify-
1=keyID and optionally 2=CRL. Verifies the certificate chain, and optionally whether this certificate is included in supplied CRL (PEM format). Note: to verify all certificates at the same time, replace keyID with "all".
add_cert-
certificate required.
add_chain-
three files reqd: 1=Key, 2=certificate plus 3=intermediate certificate(s).
add_p12-
one file reqd. Adds keypair to database. file is PKCS12 (e.g. export from netscape).
add_pem-
one file reqd. Adds keypair to database. (file was converted from e.g. PKCS12).
add_root-
one file reqd. Adds PEM root certificate to the location specified within muttrc (smime_verify_* command).
No warranties
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
NeoMutt Home Page: https://neomutt.org/
History
- Arch Linux 2026-11-01 to Debian 13 (Trixie): the text shown here
- Debian 12 (Bookworm) to Debian 10 (Buster)