If the fingerprint of this key **DOES NOT** match, **DO NOT CONTINUE**. Instead delete the file `binaryfate` from the `Downloads` directory and go back to [section 2.1](#21-download-signing-key).
If you receive an **INVALID** signature, **DO NOT CONTINUE.** Instead delete the file `hashes` from the `Downloads` directory and go back to [section 3.1](#31-download-hash-file).
If your hash **DOES** match then you are finished with verification! You can be sure the Monero files you have are authentic. You may extract and install/use the files normally.
If your hash **DOES NOT** match **DO NOT CONTINUE.** Instead delete the Monero binary from the `Downloads` directory and go back to [section 4.1](#41-download-binary).
In a web browser, go to [binaryFate's GPG key](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/monero-project/monero/master/utils/gpg_keys/binaryfate.asc), which he uses for signing the Monero binaries. Right click on the page, choose `Save Page As`.