PGP Guide

5 Steps RSA 4096

Complete PGP workflow for Torzon. Generate keys → Import Torzon master → Verify onion signatures → Encrypt vendor messages → Never trust unsigned links.

Step 1: Generate Your PGP Key

01

Windows: GPG4Win

Kleopatra → File → New Keypair → RSA 4096 → Real name + email

02

Terminal (Linux/Mac)

gpg --full-generate-key --expert RSA 4096 0 (no expire) Real Name your@email.fake
03

Export Public Key

gpg --armor --export your@email.fake

Copy this block for vendor messages.

Step 2: Torzon Master Fingerprint

Torzon Official FP

Verify Every URL
ABCD 1234 EF56 7890 ABCD 1234 EF56 7890 ABCD 1234 EF56

Import & Verify

  • Kleopatra → Import → Paste fingerprint block
  • Check /pgp.txt on Torzon site matches
  • Verify /mirrors.txt signature
  • Reject unsigned onion announcements

Verification Workflow

1

Find /pgp.txt

Every legit Torzon onion has public key at /pgp.txt

2

Check /mirrors.txt

Signed list of ALL valid torzon onion mirrors

3

Verify Signature

Kleopatra → Verify → Select mirrors.txt → OK

!

Unsigned = Phishing

Close tab immediately

Vendor PGP Messages

Copy Vendor Key

Always Verify

From vendor profile → Copy their PGP public key block → Import to Kleopatra

Encrypt Order Message

  • Shipping address
  • Stealth packaging
  • Special instructions
Kleopatra → Encrypt → Paste message → Select vendor key

PGP Mistakes (AVOID)

Trusting screenshots

ANYONE can fake PGP screenshots

Wrong key imported

Fingerprint must match EXACTLY. Check 1st 8 + last 8 chars.

Reusing private key

GENERATE NEW KEYPAIR PER MARKET

Terminal Commands

Generate
gpg --full-generate-key
List Keys
gpg --list-secret-keys --keyid-format LONG
Verify
gpg --verify mirrors.txt.asc mirrors.txt
Encrypt
gpg --encrypt --recipient VENDOR_KEY message.txt