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diff --git a/texi/message.texi b/texi/message.texi
index f4ec956..64f03d4 100644 (file)
--- a/texi/message.texi
+++ b/texi/message.texi
@@ -1034,8 +1034,13 @@ $ openssl pkcs12 -in ns.p12 -clcerts -nodes > key+cert.pem
 The @file{key+cert.pem} file should be pointed to from the
 @code{smime-keys} variable.  You should now be able to send signed mail.
 
-@emph{Note!}  Your private key is stored unencrypted in the file, so take
-care in handling it.
+@emph{Note!}  Your private key is now stored unencrypted in the file,
+so take care in handling it.  Storing encrypted keys on the disk are
+supported, and Gnus will ask you for a passphrase before invoking
+OpenSSL.  Read the OpenSSL documentation for how to achieve this.  If
+you use unencrypted keys (e.g., if they are on a secure storage, or if
+you are on a secure single user machine) simply press @code{RET} at
+the passphrase prompt.
 
 @subsection Using PGP/MIME