[ic] Is PGP necessary if using SSL?

Grant listbox at email.com
Sun Oct 26 11:02:54 EST 2003


> > > Hello list members,
> > > My question:  do I still need to install PGP encryption for
> > > my client's catalog if he will no longer need to decrypt
> > > credit card orders sent by Email?  This is new for me, and I
> > > am only guessing that PGP might conflict with AuthorizeNet
> > > when the order is placed.
> > >
> >
> > Short answer: Yes.
> >
> > Long answer: Maybe not, but it'll be easier if you don't fight
> the system.
> > Just install it and save yourself the hassle. It really isn't that hard.
> >
> Thank you for the short and long answers.  I know how to install
> it, I just
> don't understand what will happen now if my client is using SSL and
> AuthorizeNet.  Will he then receive the Order confirmation from
> AuthorizeNet
> PLUS the encrypted confirmation from Interchange?  If so, this is double
> work for my client, and I'd like to avoid it if possible.
> Most gratefully,
> Michael G.

If email confirmations are all you're worried about, you can customize the
IC ones in any way you want.

- Grant



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