keyoxide-web/content/guides/lobsters.md

# Adding a Lobste.rs proof

Let's add a decentralized Lobste.rs proof to your OpenPGP keys.

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## Update the Lobste.rs account

Log in to [Lobste.rs](https://lobste.rs) and append the following text to the **About** section (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):

```
This is an OpenPGP proof that connects my OpenPGP key to this Lobste.rs account. For details check out https://keyoxide.org/guides/openpgp-proofs

[Verifying my OpenPGP key: openpgp4fpr:FINGERPRINT]
```

## Update the PGP key

First, edit the key (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):

```
gpg --edit-key FINGERPRINT
```

Get a list of user IDs and find the index of the one to assign the notation to:

```
list
```

Select the desired user ID (make sure to replace N):

```
uid N
```

Add a new notation:

```
notation
```

Enter the notation (make sure to replace USERNAME):

```
proof@metacode.biz=https://lobste.rs/u/USERNAME
```

Save the key:

```
save
```

Upload the key to WKD or use the following command to upload the key to [keys.openpgp.org](https://keys.openpgp.org) (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):

```
gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --send-keys FINGERPRINT
```

And you're done! Reload your profile page, it should now show a verified Lobste.rs account.