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78 sats \ 4 comments \ @0xbitcoiner 20 Feb security

Kleopatra

Kleopatra is a certificate manager and GUI for GnuPG. The software stores your OpenPGP certificates and keys. It is available for Windows and Linux. In association with the KMail email client, you can also take advantages of the cryptographical features for your communication via email.

Key Facts

Developer/Publisher: KDE

License: Open Source (GNU GPL)

Price: Free. Donations desired

Web: https://www.kde.org/applications/utilities/kleopatra/

Help: Help is provided by the community

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128 sats \ 3 replies \ @doofus 5 Mar

Here is how to check Electrum's signature using Kleopatra:

Step 1: Install Gpg4win (Including Kleopatra)

Download Gpg4win:
- Navigate to the Gpg4win website: https://gpg4win.org/download.html.
- Click on the latest version of Gpg4win to download the installer.
Install Gpg4win:
- Open the downloaded installer file (gpg4win-x.x.x.exe).
- Follow the installation prompts. Make sure to include Kleopatra in the installation.

Step 2: Download Electrum and Its Signature File

Download Electrum:
- Go to the official Electrum website: https://electrum.org/#download.
- Click on the Windows installer (electrum-x.x.x-setup.exe) to download it.
Download Signature File:
- Right below or next to the download link for the installer, you'll find a link to the signature file (electrum-x.x.x-setup.exe.asc). Click it to download the signature file. Make sure both files are saved in the same directory.

Step 3: Import Electrum's Signing Key

Launch Kleopatra:
- Open Kleopatra from your Start Menu.
Import Electrum's Signing Key:
- Electrum's public signing key needs to be imported into Kleopatra for verification. You can usually find instructions or the key itself on the Electrum website's download section.
- In Kleopatra, go to "File" > "Import Certificates" and navigate to the downloaded key file or paste the copied key text if directed to do so from the website.

Step 4: Verify the Signature

Open Kleopatra:
- Ensure it's already running or open it via the Start Menu.
Verify the Signature:
- In File Explorer, navigate to the directory where the Electrum installer and the signature file are located.
- Right-click the signature file (electrum-x.x.x-setup.exe.asc) and select "More GpgEX options" > "Verify".
- Kleopatra will check the signature against the file. If everything matches, a verification result window will confirm the signature's validity.

Step 5: Interpret Verification Results

Successful Verification: A message indicating that the signature is valid confirms the Electrum installer is genuine and has not been altered. You can proceed with the installation.
Failed Verification: If the verification fails, do not proceed. Ensure you've downloaded the correct signing key and files from official sources. If problems persist, seek assistance or download the files again.

Step 6: Install Electrum

After successful verification, double-click the Electrum installer (electrum-x.x.x-setup.exe) and follow the installation instructions to install Electrum on your Windows system.