keybase / keybase/client

Can't add device from CLI

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Description

Hi, I've been trying to add a laptop to my account but it keeps failing via the desktop app.

I just started trying with the CLI, and after entering a new device name (and seeing the verification code), I get the error

> Error in transport: API network error: doRetry failed, attempts: 1, timeout 5s last err: context deadline exceeded

On the other end (the already-provisioned desktop), I get a checkmark for "Verification code received", but that's it.

I'll submit this ticket then do `keybase log send` from both devices and reference the Issue number.

Thanks!

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the device-add flow through the CLI, including the verification code step, and inspect the `keybase log send` logs from both devices. Compare the transport timeout with the desktop's "Verification code received" state; done means a new device can complete verification and be added successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication, cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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