---
title: Verifying OpenVPN Source Packages with GnuPG
canonical: https://openvpn.net/community-docs/sig/
product: Community Docs
description: All current OpenVPN (OSS) source packages and Windows installers have been signed with the security mailing list GPG key. Learn more about OSS GPG keys here.
keywords: Signed GPG key
---

# Verifying OpenVPN Source Packages with GnuPG

All official OpenVPN Community Edition source packages and Windows installers are signed using our [Security mailing list GPG key](https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/F554A3687412CFFEBDEFE0A312F5F7B42F2B01E7).

## GPG key fingerprint

```
F554 A368 7412 CFFE BDEF E0A3 12F5 F7B4 2F2B 01E7
```

## Download the public key

To import the OpenVPN security key into your trusted keyring:

```
wget -O security-openvpn-net.asc https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/F554A3687412CFFEBDEFE0A312F5F7B42F2B01E7
gpg --import security-openvpn-net.asc
```

## Verify the file signature

1. Download the `.asc` signature file and the corresponding OpenVPN installer or source package.
2. Run the verification using [GnuPG](http://www.gnupg.org/):

   ```
   gpg [filename].asc
   ```

   > **Important**
   >
   > Ensure the signed file (e.g., `.tar.gz` or `.exe`) is in the same file directory.

If verification succeeds, you'll see output similar to:

```
gpg: Good signature from "OpenVPN - Security Mailing List <security@openvpn.net>"
```

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