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# Quick GPG guide
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Note: If gpg2 gives you error about invalid/unknown/etc. command, use gpg instead.
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## What do you need:?
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### Linux (Debian based distributions)
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You need at least package gnupg, but I recommend installing packages
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icedove enigmail pinentry pinentry-curses pinentry-gtk2 pinentry-qt4 signing-party and gnupg2.
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> # aptitude install gnupg gnupg2 icedove enigmail pinentry-curses pinentry-gtk2 pinentry-qt4 signing-party gnupg2
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### Mac OS X
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You need at least GPG-tools, but I also recommend you to install Thunderbird and Enigmail.
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### Windows
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You need at least GPG4Win, but I recommend installing Thunderbird and Enigmail too.
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### Step 1
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This depends are you generating a new key or importing old key.
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#### Step 1: Generating a new key
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Open terminal (or cmd.exe if you are using Windows) and run
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> gpg2 --gen-key
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Notes:
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1. When you are asked for key size, enter the maximum size.
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2. When you are asked for email address, leave it empty. We will add it later.
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