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Support => Technical support => Topic started by: IGCPantera on March 31, 2012, 09:27 pm
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Hello everyone,
I'm new to SR and I was wondering how to use GPG encryptions in messages to sellers.
I have generated my own key, but I don't know how to use it. Can someone help me? Do I use the encrypted messages in Emails to sellers or as a PM.
This whole SR thing has been difficult for me because I am not that tech savvy.
Also, what is the best way to get BitCoins from USD cash. I don't want to use my bank I just want to buy coins with cash.
Thanks,
Pantera
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Hey!, first find a item you want to buy, go to that sellers profile and scroll down untill you find a large block of random numbers and letters copy the whole thing including -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- and -----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- save this as a .txt or equivalent. This is the sellers public key you will use this to encrypt your address and any other info you want to send to them. because they made the key only they can decrypt it.
Now open your PGP client and look for a import feature, import the .txt you just made that includes the public key.
Then look for a "clipboard" or "text enter feature" it varies from client to client but the purpose is the same, you enter your text and press encrypt, selecting their key. You will now be given a similar looking sequence of numbers and letters this is the message.
This is mostly used for sending the vendor your address when making a purchase.
Hope this helps
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Thanks that helped alot! I have a Mac so would saving it as Rich Text Format (RTF) be the same as a .txt?
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yes should be! but i recommend using liberte linux in my eyes its a must have. it is installed on a usb stick and is much more secure then a standard windows/mac setup. it has all the tools you need built in, tor/pgp etc.
Below is a very helpful guide on setting it up.
http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=15383.0