keyoxide-web/content/guides/github.md
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# Adding a Github proof
Let's add a decentralized Github proof to your OpenPGP keys.
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## Post a Github proof message
Log in to [github.com](https://github.com) and click on **New gist**.
Name the file **openpgp.md** and copy the following content into it (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT and USERNAME):
```
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/openpgp-proofs
[Verifying my OpenPGP key: openpgp4fpr:FINGERPRINT]
```
After creating a public gist, copy the link to the gist.
## Update the PGP key
First, edit the key (make sure to replace FINGERPRINT):
```
gpg --edit-key FINGERPRINT
```
Add a new notation:
```
notation
```
Enter the notation (make sure to update with the link to the post copied above):
```
proof@metacode.biz=https://gist.github.com/USERNAME/12345678912345678912345678912345
```
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 Github account.