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# Adding a Twitter proof
Let's add a decentralized Twitter proof to your OpenPGP keys.
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## Post a Twitter proof message
Log in to [twitter.com](https://twitter.com) and compose a new tweet with the following text (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):
```
This is an OpenPGP proof that connects my OpenPGP key to this Twitter account. For details check out https://keyoxide.org/guides/openpgp-proofs
[Verifying my OpenPGP key: openpgp4fpr:FINGERPRINT]
```
After posting, copy the link to the tweet.
## 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 update with the link to the tweet copied above):
```
proof@metacode.biz=https://twitter.com/USERNAME/status/1234567891234567891
```
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 Twitter account.