keybase / keybase/client

Private kbfs rekey prompt after os reinstall

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Description

I had a software issue needing an OS reinstall on my laptop and after reinstall of keybase (and device add) I'm getting the rekey prompt for the private folder. I don't have anything of consequence in it so no urgency.
I have followed the prompt to rekey with my iphone (nothing happened it seems) and a paper key (nothing seemed to change there either). Both options were attempted an hour or so ago and the client has been restarted recently.
Thanks

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is identified. Start by tracing the private-folder rekey flow after an OS reinstall and device add, then compare the iPhone and paper-key paths described in the report. Done means the rekey completes and the prompt no longer appears.

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Assessment

Domain
security
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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