PGP Software

Carl · Aug 3, 2007

Hi,

What PGP software does everyone use with Nominet? I've just got an email through about setting my PGP key. Something easy and something that works on Windows XP would be good.

Any recommendations?

Carl

aquanuke · Aug 3, 2007

Most folks use gnupg as its free http://www.gnupg.org/

Carl · Aug 6, 2007

Thanks, do you have a direct link to the one everyone uses?

I've downloaded gnuPG Windows, but not got a clue what to do next!

grantw · Aug 6, 2007

You might want to try pgp 8.1 which I think is easier to use on your desktop. Its hard to find a working download of it but this one appears to work:

http://ftp.idg.se/natkom/arkiv/sakerhet/kryptering/pgp/PGP810-PF-W.zip

Scan the zip with antivirus before opening it and dont hold me responsible if your PC blows up

Grant

retired_member11 · Aug 6, 2007

grantw said:
You might want to try pgp 8.1 which I think is easier to use on your desktop. Its hard to find a working download of it but this one appears to work:

http://ftp.idg.se/natkom/arkiv/sakerhet/kryptering/pgp/PGP810-PF-W.zip

Scan the zip with antivirus before opening it and dont hold me responsible if your PC blows up

Grant

Ditto to this.

Carl · Aug 6, 2007

Thanks, downloaded and installed (virus free!)

Unfortunately the instructions Nominet provided do not match the software.

Is there any other PGP software that will match the instructions at:
http://www.nominet.org.uk/registrars/systems/auto/pgp/

I don't even mind if it's paid.

Thanks again,

Carl

grantw · Aug 6, 2007

Looking at the 'Windows PGP' instructions section of that nom page and my copy of 8.1 the instructions do seem to match, which part are you struggling with?

Grant

Carl · Aug 6, 2007

It doesn't ask me for:

# Key Pair Type: RSA.
# Key Pair Size: 1024 bits.

I'm using the wizard..?

Cheers,

Carl

grantw · Aug 6, 2007

I think they are the default settings anyway. Create the key with the wizard then right click on the new key > properties, this will show you the type/size.

Grant

grantw · Aug 6, 2007

Or, on the first page of the wizard click the 'expert' button which allows you to set those manually

Grant

Carl · Aug 14, 2007

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the help so far.

Having further problems Nominet are now asking for me to sign the fingerprint. So I've opened up the key, converted it to hexadecimal and went to "current window > "sign". Enter my pass code but nothing else happens?

Any assistance much appreciated.

Thanks,

Carl

aZooZa · Aug 17, 2007

Carl said:
Hi Guys,

Thanks for the help so far.

Having further problems Nominet are now asking for me to sign the fingerprint. So I've opened up the key, converted it to hexadecimal and went to "current window > "sign". Enter my pass code but nothing else happens?

Any assistance much appreciated.

Thanks,

Carl

Carl, are you sorted on this yet? They won't be asking you to sign the fingerprint - they'll be asking you what the fingerprint is. They usually phone you for that. Strongly suggest you use the Windows command line version of GnuPG. I can help you with that. PM me if you like.

Carl · Aug 17, 2007

aZooZa said:
Carl, are you sorted on this yet? They won't be asking you to sign the fingerprint - they'll be asking you what the fingerprint is. They usually phone you for that. Strongly suggest you use the Windows command line version of GnuPG. I can help you with that. PM me if you like.

Hi There,

Thanks for your very kind offer, I had the choice of either sending a PGP signed message or phone. I thought it would be best to use the PGP signed message as I'll need to use it anyway.

The Windows PGP I'm using is defintely not working properly, Nominet have recommended using:
http://www.pgp.com/products/index.html

Does anyone know which product I'd need? I prefer a nice GUI rather than command line.

Cheers,
Carl

Carl · Aug 17, 2007

Or would this sort me out:
http://www.tagadmin.com

Looks pretty good!

Carl · Aug 20, 2007

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Carl

grantw · Aug 20, 2007

I think tagadmin is just used for maintaining your domains once your all setup, you still need to get your PGP stuff setup with nominet.

Have you tested the pgp stuff to see if its working?

If not, copy some text to the clipboard, left click the pgp tray icon, go to clipboard > sign and enter your password.

Then paste the clipboard back into your text document.

It should be correctly signed??

Also, using current window > sign on the fingerprint screen is probably not going to work, you will need to copy the hex fingerprint to the clipboard and do the above, then paste the result into your email.

Grant

Carl · Aug 21, 2007

grantw said:
I think tagadmin is just used for maintaining your domains once your all setup, you still need to get your PGP stuff setup with nominet.

Have you tested the pgp stuff to see if its working?

If not, copy some text to the clipboard, left click the pgp tray icon, go to clipboard > sign and enter your password.

Then paste the clipboard back into your text document.

It should be correctly signed??

Also, using current window > sign on the fingerprint screen is probably not going to work, you will need to copy the hex fingerprint to the clipboard and do the above, then paste the result into your email.

Grant

Thank you!!!

It is working - I was under the impression Outlook would open - lol.

Had this email earlier:

I have now added your key to your tag information. The Automaton keyring will update by 9pm this evening and you should then be able to use the automated processes detailed at http://www.nominet.org.uk/go/automaton. An FAQ on the Automaton can be found at http://www.nominet.org.uk/registrars/faqs/. I would suggest bookmarking both of these pages, as they are very useful.

Does this mean after 9pm I'm all live?