[[PageOutline]] = Suggested OpenPGP software = == Using GnuPG on a GNU/Linux Computer == Every major GNU/Linux operating system (e.g. [http://ubuntu.com Ubuntu], [http://debian.org Debian], [http://fedoraproject.org/ Fedora], etc) comes by default with GnuPG for their desktop installations. The following directions assume you are using Debian or Ubuntu or another Debian-based Linux installation. If you are comfortable with the command line, [wiki:openpgp/software/gpg gpg] is your best choice. [http://www.gnome.org/projects/seahorse/ Seahorse] is a graphical user interface for managing your keys. It is a useful program for managing your keys regardless of your email client. You can install it with: {{{ sudo aptitude install seahorse }}} === How do I use GnuPG with Linux and Thunderbird (Icedove)? === * Install Enigmail: {{{ sudo aptitude install enigmail }}} * Restart any Thunderbird (or Icedove) instances. * Follow the [#HowdoIinstallandconfigureEnigmailwithThunderbird directions below to install and configure Enigmail for Thunderbird and generate a private/public key pair]. == How do I use GnuPG with a Macintosh and Thunderbird? == * Download and install [https://www.gpgtools.org/ Mac GnuPrivacy Guard], or if you running 10.4 or newer, download and install [https://www.gpgtools.org/macgpg2/ Mac GPG2]. * Follow the [#HowdoIinstallandconfigureEnigmailwithThunderbird directions below to install and configure Enigmail for Thunderbird and generate a private/public key pair]. == How do I use GnuPG with Windows and Thunderbird? == * Download and install [http://www.gnupg.org/download/index.en.html#auto-ref-2 GnuPG for Windows], which provides the core GnuPG program. * Follow the [#HowdoIinstallandconfigureEnigmailwithThunderbird directions below to install and configure Enigmail for Thunderbird and generate a private/public key pair]. == Specific Programs == === How do I use GNU Privacy Assistant to generate a private/public key pair? === * Launch GNU Privacy Assistant * When running for the first time, you should be prompted to use the key generation wizard. If you are not prompted to start the wizard, click Keys -> New Key... * Complete the wizard to generate your key. * Publish your key. Click Server -> Send keys... === How do I install and configure Enigmail with Thunderbird? === * Download [http://enigmail.mozdev.org/home/ Enigmail], a plugin for Thunderbird that provides OpenPGP support. Enigmail has an excellent [http://www.enigmail.net/documentation/quickstart-ch1.php manual to get you started]. Below are the quick and dirty steps: * [http://www.enigmail.net/download/ Install Enigmail] - see directions at bottom of page for how to download and then add enigmail to your Thunderbird/Icedove. * [http://www.enigmail.net/documentation/quickstart-ch2.php Create and (optionally) publish your key]. * [http://www.enigmail.net/documentation/quickstart-ch3.php Practice signing and encrypting your email] === How do I know what version of Thunderbird I'm running? === You can see what version of Thunderbird you have by: * go to Thunderbird * click on "Help" (File menus at the top) * "About Mozilla Thunderbird"