


Cannot get Thunderbird to use External GnuPG Key (YubiKey)
I have a YubiKey Nano (5.7.4) set up to sign, encrypt and authenticate documents which works fine. To set up PGP with my Yubikeys I used Gpg4win-5.0.2/ Kleopatra. I am using TB 150.0.2 (64-bit) with windows 11 pro.
gpg --list-secret-keys shows ssb> (keys are on the card)
Every time I try and send an email after selecting OpenPGP -->Digitally Sign I get the error message "Sending of the message failed."
OpenPGP Key Manager ->Key Properties->Your Acceptance: Yes, I’ve verified in person this key has the correct fingerprint.
OpenPGP Key Manager -> Key Properties-> Structure: It has the same structure as the Kleopatra screen grab.
When I send the message TB thinks for a couple of seconds then I get the error message. I never get the Pinentry to unlock the key so its like TB cant find the Yubikey.
In Config Editor tried:
mail.openpgp.alternative_gpg_path C:\Program Files\GnuPG\bin\gpg.exe
mail.openpgp.load_untested_gpgme_version 45
allow_external_gnupg is true
Those updates to the Config Editor made no changes, "Sending of the message failed.".
I have noticed if I go into Account Settings ->End To End Encryption-> Advanced Settings and deselect everything then the email will be sent without an error.
If I select "Attach my public key when adding an OpenPGP digital signature" or "Send OpenPGP public key(s) in the email headers for compatibility with Autocrypt"
I get "Sending of the message failed."
I have also tried running TB as administrator.
Am I missing something obvious?
Thanks!