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Windows Get-AuthenticodeSignature equivalent in Linux
Verifies a detached GPG signature.
Windows
→
Get-AuthenticodeSignature
Linux equivalents
gpg --verify file.sig file
gpg --verify file.sig file
gpg --verify file.sig file
Overview
What this command does
Verifies a detached GPG signature.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Verify file signature
Verifies a detached GPG signature.
gpg --verify file.sig file
Verify file signature
gpg --help
Show command help when supported
man gpg
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
gpg --verify file.sig file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Get-AuthenticodeSignature
gpg --verify file.sig fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
gpg --verify file.sig file | Verify file signature |
gpg --help | Show command help when supported |
man gpg | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | gpg --verify file.sig file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | gpg --verify file.sig file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | gpg --verify file.sig file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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