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= Thunderbird and OpenPGP = | |||
This page lists resources, discussion venues, and plans related to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy OpenPGP] messaging with Thunderbird. | This page lists resources, discussion venues, and plans related to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy OpenPGP] messaging with Thunderbird. | ||
== Background == | |||
Previously, until Thunderbird version 68.x, the Enigmail Add-On provided OpenPGP encrypted messaging, which required the use of external GnuPG software. | Previously, until Thunderbird version 68.x, the Enigmail Add-On provided OpenPGP encrypted messaging, which required the use of external GnuPG software. | ||
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This improvement is necessary, because Enigmail cannot be used with Thunderbird 78, except for key migration purposes. | This improvement is necessary, because Enigmail cannot be used with Thunderbird 78, except for key migration purposes. | ||
== Development Status == | |||
As of the Thunderbird 78.0 release, the OpenPGP functionality is experimental, and disabled by default. | As of the Thunderbird 78.0 release, the OpenPGP functionality is experimental, and disabled by default. | ||
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See the tb-planning list archive for [https://mail.mozilla.org/pipermail/tb-planning/2019-December/thread.html answers to some commonly asked questions]. | See the tb-planning list archive for [https://mail.mozilla.org/pipermail/tb-planning/2019-December/thread.html answers to some commonly asked questions]. | ||
== Testing == | |||
'''If you use OpenPGP for non-critical purposes''', then you are welcome to enable it manually and help with testing. | '''If you use OpenPGP for non-critical purposes''', then you are welcome to enable it manually and help with testing. | ||
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If you want to help with testing see the [[#Discussion|discussion area]] below. | If you want to help with testing see the [[#Discussion|discussion area]] below. | ||
== Discussion == | |||
'''To help with testing, or for help in using Thunderbird's OpenPGP, please post in [https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/groups/e2ee e2ee topicbox]. Or chat at Matrix: #openpgp:mozilla.org''' | '''To help with testing, or for help in using Thunderbird's OpenPGP, please post in [https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/groups/e2ee e2ee topicbox]. Or chat at Matrix: #openpgp:mozilla.org''' | ||
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To discuss policy aspects of Thunderbird's OpenPGP, please post to the [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/tb-planning public tb-planning mailing list]. | To discuss policy aspects of Thunderbird's OpenPGP, please post to the [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/tb-planning public tb-planning mailing list]. | ||
== Open issues and TODO list == | |||
The best way to see our progress and open issues is [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?list_id=15255496&component=Security%3A%20OpenPGP&query_format=advanced run a bugzilla query]. | The best way to see our progress and open issues is [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?list_id=15255496&component=Security%3A%20OpenPGP&query_format=advanced run a bugzilla query]. | ||