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Since Tails 4.13 (November 2020), *Thunderbird* 78 replaces the *Enigmail* extension with built-in support for OpenPGP encryption.

If you used *Enigmail* before Tails 4.13, follow the instructions below to migrate from *Enigmail* to *Thunderbird* 78. Tails does not include *Enigmail* 2.2, the last version of the extension, which automates this migration.

See also the official [OpenPGP in Thunderbird - HOWTO and FAQ](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/openpgp-thunderbird-howto-and-faq).

<h1 id="private">Migrate your private key</h1>

<h2 id="export-private">Export your private key using <em>Kleopatra</em></h2>

From the desktop:

Choose **Applications&nbsp;▸ Accessories&nbsp;▸ Kleopatra**.

Select the private key that you want to migrate to *Thunderbird*.

Choose **File&nbsp;▸ Backup Secret Keys…** and save this private key to your *Home* directory.

Close *Kleopatra*.

<h2 id="import-private">Import your private key in <em>Thunderbird</em></h2>

In *Thunderbird*:

Choose **[[!img lib/open-menu.png alt="Menu" class="symbolic" link="no"]]&nbsp;▸ Account Settings**.

In the left pane, identify the account that corresponds to the private key that you want to import and choose **End-to-End Encryption**.

In the right pane, click the **Add Key…** button.

In the **Add a Personal OpenPGP Key** dialog, choose **Import an existing OpenPGP Key** and click **Continue**.

Click the **Select File to Import…** button and choose the private key that your exported from *Kleopatra*.

In the next dialog, make sure that your private key is listed and that the option **Treat this key as a Personal Key** is selected.

Click **Continue**, enter the passphrase for your private key (if any), and click **Continue** again.