diff --git a/pgpainless-core/src/main/java/org/pgpainless/PGPainless.java b/pgpainless-core/src/main/java/org/pgpainless/PGPainless.java
index b0d34d54..1577abb7 100644
--- a/pgpainless-core/src/main/java/org/pgpainless/PGPainless.java
+++ b/pgpainless-core/src/main/java/org/pgpainless/PGPainless.java
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ public class PGPainless {
      * @deprecated Use {@link #encryptAndOrSign()} instead.
      * @return builder
      */
+    @Deprecated
     public static EncryptionBuilder createEncryptor() {
         return encryptAndOrSign();
     }