Secure email and chat OpenPGP Thunderbird v78 and Pidgin (Adium)+ OTR

HowTO

Email – Thunderbird

  • install Thunderbird v78.3.1 (64-bit)
  • configure email account – create a app specific password (ex: Gmail, Hotmail, YahooMail….)
  • back-up the generated keys in a safe location
  • set a personal key pair for your email address – Account Settings – e2ee – End to End Encryption -add new key: expire in 1 year, Key type: ECC (elliptic curve)
  • ensure both the communication parties have the same level of encryption
  • test the system before using it regularly

Chat – Install Adium 1.5.10.4 (MacOS)/Pidgin 2.14.1 (Windows)

  • download and install Adium 1.5.10.4 (MacOS) or Pidgin 2.14.1 (Windows)
  • configure accounts: Google Talk, AOL, ICQ, Twitter…..
  • select OTR (Off-The-Record) method of communication
  • ensure both parties have the same setup
  • test the communication channel before using.