Hi, Is it possible to send the key passphrase to gnupg in the initial command when clearsigning to prevent an input prompt? e.g. /usr/bin/gpg --passphrase "<passphrase" ??? Thanks for any help, Rob --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.506 / Virus Database: 303 - Release Date: 01/08/2003