diff --git a/conf.py b/conf.py index d8166f2..d23346a 100644 --- a/conf.py +++ b/conf.py @@ -55,9 +55,9 @@ # built documents. # # The short X.Y version. -version = '3.1' +version = '3.3' # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags. -release = '3.1' +release = '3.3' # The language for content autogenerated by Sphinx. Refer to documentation # for a list of supported languages. diff --git a/gpg-check.rst b/gpg-check.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8912c3e --- /dev/null +++ b/gpg-check.rst @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +Verifying GPG signature of Electrum using Linux command line +============================================================ + +This can be used to verify the authenticity of Electrum binaries/sources. + +Download only from electrum.org and remember to check the gpg signature again every time you download a new version + +Obtain public GPG key for ThomasV +--------------------------------- + +In a terminal enter (or copy): + +.. code-block:: bash + + gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 6694D8DE7BE8EE5631BED9502BD5824B7F9470E6 + +You should be able to substitute any public GPG keyserver if keys.gnupg.net is (temporarily) not working + +Download Electrum and signature file (asc) +------------------------------------------ + +Download the Python Electrum-.tar.gz or AppImage file + +Right click on the signature file and save it as well + +Verify GPG signature +-------------------- + +Run the following command from the same directory you saved the files replacing with the one actually downloaded: + +.. code-block:: bash + + gpg --verify .asc + +The message should say: + +.. code-block:: bash + + Good signature from "Thomas Voegtlin (https://electrum.org) + +and + +.. code-block:: bash + + Primary key fingerprint: 6694 D8DE 7BE8 EE56 31BE D950 2BD5 824B 7F94 70E6 + +You can ignore this: + +.. code-block:: bash + + WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! + gpg: There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. + +as it simply means you have not established a web of trust with other GPG users diff --git a/index.rst b/index.rst index f39434f..a4a81c6 100644 --- a/index.rst +++ b/index.rst @@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ Advanced users merchant hardfork tor + gpg-check For developers --------------