While generating gpg key in every os , hangs/stucks/wont proceed in the screen commented for

“We need to generate a lot of random bytes. It is a good idea to perform
some other action (type on the keyboard, move the mouse, utilize the
disks) during the prime generation; this gives the random number
generator a better chance to gain enough entropy.”

Can i have a solution.

Hi @nandagopal.thekkedat!

A workaround for your issue would be to install on your system rng-tools or haveged to increase entropy. Just take a minute and read and understand the security implications of using this tools

Yes i have managed to solve that even after setting the correct smtp settings for the mail.

Its getting failed to test the mai
A test email could not be sent.
Error: SMTP timeout.

Hope the normal smtp settings for gmail should be fine in

Hi again @nandagopal.thekkedat glad to see entropy is not a problem anymore. If you don’t mind please open a different thread detailing your problem with the emails so users with your same problem will have easier access to the solution. :slight_smile:

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