<p>Let's add a decentralized Github proof to your OpenPGP keys.</p> <h3>Post a Github proof message</h3> <p>Log in to <a href="https://github.com">github.com</a> and click on <strong>New gist</strong>.</p> <p>Name the file <strong>openpgp.md</strong> and copy the following content into it (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT and USERNAME):</p> <code> This is an OpenPGP proof that connects [my OpenPGP key](https://keyoxide.org/FINGERPRINT) to [this Github account](https://github.com/USERNAME). For details check out https://keyoxide.org/guides/proofs <br><br>[Verifying my OpenPGP key: openpgp4fpr:FINGERPRINT] </code> <p>After creating a public gist, copy the link to the gist.</p> <h3>Update the PGP key</h3> <p>First, edit the key (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):</p> <code>gpg --edit-key FINGERPRINT</code> <p>Add a new notation:</p> <code>notation</code> <p>Enter the notation (make sure to update with the link to the post copied above):</p> <code>proof@metacode.biz=https://gist.github.com/USERNAME/12345678912345678912345678912345</code> <p>Save the key:</p> <code>save</code> <p>Upload the key to the HKP servers (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):</p> <code>gpg --send-keys FINGERPRINT</code> <p>And you're done! Reload your profile page, it should now show a verified Github account.</p>