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
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