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Next, verify the downloaded MySQL package file. This requires files for both the packaged file, and the signature. The signature file must have the same name as the packaged file but with an appended .asc extension, as shown by the example in the following table. The signature is linked to on the downloads page for each MySQL product. You must create the .asc  file with this signature. 

## Table 2.2 MySQL Package and Signature Files for MySQL Installer for Microsoft Windows 

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Make sure that both files are stored in the same directory and then run the following command to verify the signature for the distribution file. Either drag and drop the signature ( .asc ) file into Kleopatra, or load the dialog from File , Decrypt/Verify Files... , and then choose either the .msi  or .asc  file. 

