diff --git a/src/main.py b/src/main.py
index 47f97ef..bdab837 100644
--- a/src/main.py
+++ b/src/main.py
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ def pgp_encrypt_and_import(pgp_key: str, message: str):
         return None, None
     fingerprint = result.fingerprints[0]
     # encrypts message to the user's fingerprint
-    encrypted = gpg.encrypt(message, recipients=[fingerprint])
+    encrypted = gpg.encrypt(message, recipients=[fingerprint], always_trust=True)
     if not encrypted.ok:
         return fingerprint, None
     return fingerprint, str(encrypted)