keybase / keybase/client

Unable to login due to outdated PGP primary key

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Description

Hi,

I have an account with an expired primary PGP key. I replaced this key a while ago, but forgot I had a keybase account.

When I try to update my PGP key on my account (so I can login on new devices) it won't let me, even with the bash + GPG + cURL method:

Code: 902
Name: KEY_NOT_IN_USE
Description: updated key isn't an active key

Is there any way I can edit the key so I can login again without have to reset my account? I can login fine on the website.

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No source file or test is named. Start by reproducing the bash + GPG + cURL key update and tracing the KEY_NOT_IN_USE response; done means determining whether an expired primary key can be replaced without resetting the account, or documenting the required recovery path.

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Assessment

Tech stack
bash
Domain
authentication, 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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