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<p>Let's add a decentralized Github proof to your OpenPGP keys.</p>
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<h3>Post a Github proof message</h3>
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<p>Log in to <a href="https://github.com">github.com</a> and click on <strong>New gist</strong>.</p>
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<p>Name the file <strong>openpgp.md</strong> and copy the following content into it (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT and USERNAME):</p>
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2020-06-30 02:48:36 -06:00
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<code>This is an OpenPGP proof that connects [my OpenPGP key](https://keyoxide.org/FINGERPRINT) to [this Github account](https://github.com/USERNAME).
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2020-06-30 02:47:25 -06:00
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For details check out https://keyoxide.org/guides/openpgp-proofs
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2020-06-28 12:14:31 -06:00
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<br><br>[Verifying my OpenPGP key: openpgp4fpr:FINGERPRINT]
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</code>
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<p>After creating a public gist, copy the link to the gist.</p>
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<h3>Update the PGP key</h3>
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<p>First, edit the key (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):</p>
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<code>gpg --edit-key FINGERPRINT</code>
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<p>Add a new notation:</p>
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<code>notation</code>
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<p>Enter the notation (make sure to update with the link to the post copied above):</p>
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<code>proof@metacode.biz=https://gist.github.com/USERNAME/12345678912345678912345678912345</code>
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<p>Save the key:</p>
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<code>save</code>
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<p>Upload the key to the HKP servers (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):</p>
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<code>gpg --send-keys FINGERPRINT</code>
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<p>And you're done! Reload your profile page, it should now show a verified Github account.</p>
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