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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 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 (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.