Verification of the Monero binary files should be done prior to extracting, installing, or using the Monero software. This is the only way to ensure that you are using the official Monero software. If you receive a fake Monero binary (eg. phishing, MITM, etc.), following this guide will protect you from being tricked into using it.
On Windows or Mac, go to [getmonero.org]({{ site.baseurl_root }}/downloads/)and download the correct file for your operating system. Save the file to your home directory. **Do not extract the files yet.**
On Windows or Mac, go to [getmonero.org]({{ site.baseurl_root }}/downloads/)and download the correct file for your operating system. Save the file to your home directory. **Do not extract the files yet.**
``` gpg:using RSA key 81AC591FE9C4B65C5806AFC3F0AF4D462A0BDF92 gpg: Good signature from "binaryFate <[email protected]>" [unknown] gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! gpg:There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. Primary key fingerprint: 81AC 591F E9C4 B65C 5806AFC3 F0AF 4D46 2A0B DF92 ```
gpg:using RSA key 81AC591FE9C4B65C5806AFC3F0AF4D462A0BDF92 gpg: Good signature from "binaryFate <[email protected]>" [unknown] gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! gpg:There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. Primary key fingerprint: 81AC 591F E9C4 B65C 5806AFC3 F0AF 4D46 2A0B DF92