gpg: keyserver send failed: keyserver error
Hi , I tried to upload my GPG to keyserver.
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fethi@fethi-
gpg: sending key <My key> to hkp server keyserver.
gpg: keyserver timed out
gpg: keyserver send failed: keyserver error
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I tried to access to keyserver via my browser following: http://
Is it accessible these days !!!
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- 20090512 henninge: Filed an RT to check th status of keyservers.ubtuntu.com.
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#1 |
It's accessible right now from here (via http and ldap protocols), are you sure this is not a localized problem to your network? You may want to try again or try via a proxy.
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#2 |
I've a PPPoE connection , how can I check ????
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#3 |
I asked other people , they told they sufer from the same problem these days , ok thanks too much.
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#4 |
... And other says that it is inaccessible , I don't know why !! Can you tell me what should I do to check my connection.
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#5 |
The keyserver is definitely functioning correctly at the moment and is accessible from the Internet.
Are you perhaps behind a firewall which is blocking port 11371?
Perhaps try another public keyserver as well?
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#6 |
Can you ping the keyserver? Run a trace route to it?
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#7 |
how to ping it ?? i don't know how + I've installed Firestarter by i've disabled it + I tried to connect to keyserver from firefox under linux and from internet explorer under windows , but it show me that the server doesn't repond while you are saying that it does.
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#8 |
The problem is I can't also send the key to other servers. I don't know why ?????
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#9 |
You can go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal
And type:
ping -c 50 keyserver.
And paste the final results (usually about 3 lines here) after it completes. It should take less than 1 - 5 minutes depending on your connection speed. It will tell us if you have any problems connecting to the server.
Have you tried using Seahorse, the graphical end to GPG, to send your keys to a keyserver? If not, try it.
Applications > Accessories > Passwords and Encryption Keys
Select the key you wish to synchronize. Then click Remote > Sync & Publish Keys.
Remember, you can also select a different keyserver if the above is the only one giving you an issue (which it may very well be). Go to Edit > Preferences. Where it says Publish Keys To...select a different default server (such as keyserver.pgp.com). This is on a different port altogether. This would help us troubleshoot if it is indeed that single port. The MIT keyserver is on the same port. I suggest you try publishing to keyserver.pgp.com.
Thanks,
Craig
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#10 |
Ok ; I made the ping command it has done this:
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fethi@fethi-
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--- keyserver.
50 packets transmitted, 50 received, 0% packet loss, time 58290ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 56.765/
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Concerning The GUI , I tried it , but it doesn't work , it can't synchronize the key because it can't access to keyserver.
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#11 |
The ping results indicate that you can indeed "ping" the said server...with 0% packet loss. That means there is no network connectivity issue.
Again, can you try to use a different server rather than keyserver.
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#12 |
I can enter to other servers from firefox , but when I send the key via
terminal or firefox , the same problem happens , I can't send it !!!
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Craig Huffstetler <
<email address hidden>> wrote:
> Your question #70532 on Launchpad itself changed:
> https:/
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Craig Huffstetler proposed the following answer:
> The ping results indicate that you can indeed "ping" the said
> server...with 0% packet loss. That means there is no network
> connectivity issue.
>
> Again, can you try to use a different server rather than
> keyserver.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
>
> https:/
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> If you still need help, you can reply to this email or go to the
> following page to enter your feedback:
> https:/
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> You received this question notification because you are a direct
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#13 |
Is there anyone who faced this problem!! I'm waited 5 days !!!
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Can you access http://
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#15 |
No I can't . Neither from firefox not from another . I tried to connect to this website from windows , and it doesn't connect too.
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#16 |
I said before that I can't !! I don't understand why.
On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Guilherme Salgado <
<email address hidden>> wrote:
> Your question #70532 on Launchpad itself changed:
> https:/
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Guilherme Salgado requested for more information:
> Can you access http://
> If you can then you can open your key in a text editor and paste its
> contents there to submit it.
>
> --
> To answer this request for more information, you can either reply to
> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
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#17 |
This is either:
a) a local problem with your NETWORK;
or
b) a local problem with the computer you are on.
----> Can you please try to do this from:
a) another location (I.E. a WiFi coffee bar if you are on a laptop)?
or if you have a phone that allows tethering try doing it from there (Blackberry, etc.)?
That will eliminate A.
b) If it is the computer, simply try sending your GPG key from another computer on your network. Or a computer at a community center etc. (wherever, even at a friend's house...). You can use the keys website and a simple USB drive. This would eliminate #2.
I am betting on #1.
After you have done this (and I am betting it will work) we can try to see what the problem is/was. But we are not getting enough information to troubleshoot the problem here. Your frustration is understandable, but please understand we are just trying to help and we are all just volunteers in the community. There is no need to "yell" or use "explanation points" to try to bait us into feeling angry. We are *not* support representatives. Again, I feel your frustration and I do indeed want to help. There are just many unknowns in this equation...
What is your network setup like? You mentioned another P.C. Are you behind a router...? How is it configured?
Please try the above.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Craig
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#18 |
I can also recommend, for you to get more visibility on this item, reopening it on the main page (after you try the above please) by going to:
https:/
For your Summary question please enter/copy+paste (I'll make this easy since I know this has been rough):
gpg: keyservers fail every time no matter keyserver selection, http connection fails too
Hit continue.
For your description you can be brief since I'm going to have you link to this question for people to view what we've already tried. However, please provide information on your network setup (router/firewall, blocked ports, etc.), Ubuntu version, firewall applications or antivirus applications installed (firestarter? or anything else...), etc.
Then simply state what you stated above (feel free to copy and paste this):
- I can not send my GPG key to any key server using the command line using:
fethi@fethi-
gpg: sending key <My key> to hkp server keyserver.
gpg: keyserver timed out
gpg: keyserver send failed: keyserver error
I also can not access:
http://
Via my browser.
I have also tried using other keyservers such as MIT's and keyserver.pgp.com. These also failed.
I also used Seahorse (Applications > Accessories > Passwords & Encryption Keys). These also failed even when selecting a different primary keyserver for syncing the selected key.
I do not know what to do. No matter what I try sending/syncing my key fails.
Please reference: https:/
Thanks!
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#19 |
1- A local problem from my computer , it is impossible !! i checked everything concerning this issue.
2- A network problem ; May be , because I Have "Easy" connection (Algeria) , Many Easy users can't access to that website; and from "Fawri" they can access to this website. Both of easy and fawri are PPPoE connections.
I have a laptop and another PC. I tried under the pc (using windows) but it doesn't connect to keyserver. but the laptop , i've not tried yet (it uses jaunty too).
Sorry friend , I haven't got angry , because I'm suffering from this problem there is 5 days . And I'm sorry If I made you think so.
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#20 |
It looks like you're behind a firewall which doesn't allow you to connect to any host on that port. Can you try submitting your key through http://
To do that you have to run the following command on the terminal:
gpg -a --export <your-email-
And then copy and paste the output of that command into the 'Submit a key' text area of the http://
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#21 |
I'm behind a firewall !!! I I installed Firestarter to desactivate the firewall. The service is disabled .
I tried that command before , but I try to submit the content to http://
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#22 |
Feel free to email me your ascii-armored public key and I'll upload it for you.
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#23 |
OK , I'll email it right now , but try to upload it on
keyserver.
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux)
mQGiBEoIELIRBAC
yXPAqMywur/
+T3dYX/
JgpTU3scViNmL9z
iVzWfvZEaKN8gBB
oOaiR1C/
NAfjA/wMVv8M80C
5zuT3uqlr0N+
cJPJr4vcimtOIuR
aGkgKFVidW50dSB
PohgBBMRAgAgBQJ
GwN88n0iAwCeM7E
IvPJuQINBEoIELI
zBu25uiQbkXvsf4
sDYSOZYaohIqPZJ
NTDS2OrhqrnqxAL
JVZqlAwnCUqESh5
2FJhHOBAc/
umr+i3VsS5WSrpZ
rej3wy0eDKnLX0j
qFoVxTVfLvMS9X6
mxOJc/PAT0npo8K
3G53WqRYCABhb33
nHW6iEkEGBECAAk
KUa8P4Gbd+
=kXzV
-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Guilherme Salgado <
<email address hidden>> wrote:
> Your question #70532 on Launchpad itself changed:
> https:/
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Guilherme Salgado requested for more information:
> Feel free to email me your ascii-armored public key and I'll upload it
> for you.
>
> --
> To answer this request for more information, you can either reply to
> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
> https:/
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> You received this question notification because you are a direct
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#25 |
Search results for 'fethi dilmi'
Type bits/keyID cr. time exp time key expir
pub 1024D/037CF27D 2009-05-11
uid Dilmi Fethi (Ubuntu is the future) <email address hidden>
sig sig3 037CF27D 2009-05-11 __________ __________ [selfsig]
sub 2048g/1CB9B28E 2009-05-11
sig sbind 037CF27D 2009-05-11 __________ __________ []
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#26 |
Thanks , I'm going to try now.
On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 8:12 PM, Craig Huffstetler <
<email address hidden>> wrote:
> Your question #70532 on Launchpad itself changed:
> https:/
>
> Craig Huffstetler proposed the following answer:
> Search results for 'fethi dilmi'
>
> Type bits/keyID cr. time exp time key expir
>
> pub 1024D/037CF27D 2009-05-11
>
> uid Dilmi Fethi (Ubuntu is the future) <email address hidden>
> sig sig3 037CF27D 2009-05-11 __________ __________ [selfsig]
>
> sub 2048g/1CB9B28E 2009-05-11
> sig sbind 037CF27D 2009-05-11 __________ __________ []
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
>
> https:/
>
> If you still need help, you can reply to this email or go to the
> following page to enter your feedback:
> https:/
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> You received this question notification because you are a direct
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#27 |
It worked thank you too much . And thanks to everyone who helped me .
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#28 |
But how to read the encrypted message. I use thunderbird.
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#30 |
I downloaded that add on and I've added it in ThunderBird , now what to do ?
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#31 |
http://
If this does not help you, please open a new question as this is now a new issue.
Sincerely,
Craig
P.S. - Link to this question ( https:/
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#32 |
Thanks Craig Huffstetler, that solved my question.
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#33 |
I'm glad you're all setup. Have fun using your keys and PGP!
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#34 |
I also cannot upload pgp key to keyserver.
When I run `gpg --send-keys --keyserver keyserver.
"gpgkeys: HTTP post error 22: The requested URL returned error: 408"
But I can ping the server: I run `ping -c 50 keyserver.
PING keyserver.
64 bytes from esperanza.
64 bytes from esperanza.
64 bytes from esperanza.
Dear administrator, can you upload my gpg key to keyserver.
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux)
mQGiBErFYaURBAC
SItBM50G/
1Sm4HCCu2KQQ1ra
YCZqcedFtVGol3E
Nu1d/x5UGyehXOO
Rn0gWJR0lfajSCK
4HtSA/9ya3xHYnQ
XWzVI5xcOoMcegO
N3Zzk73aSC1B9HW
ZyA8aG9tZXIueGl
BBUCCAMEFgIDAQI
YdMfxgCdH5Ofvx5
0IdLcQ9M2NNojT7
b/THJQSxyP4+
xOF7bgqTZL0s0Oc
SQcROs+
oDsoJus1L/
CVmjnlcAAwUH+
+EbNO1ixGVfZxGT
kr7m7t9gPlGMb64
rXSvoqJC8XCPN4E
DindnVp8DfuzwDz
JlWrNSP2JrWzkCK
RTnvqY9o2zxvAKC
r39tHks=
=Tqhe
-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
I will use this key in Launchpad.
Thank you !
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#35 |
I have the same problem. Ping is possible but all connections to keyserver.
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#36 |
If the problem is still there, try to access:
http://
Via Tor browser and submit your key there.