keybase / keybase/client

No access to active devices

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Description

Hi I was logging into keybase (website) recently for the first time in a while and realized the 2 physical devices I had added to my account have both been wiped since then. I looked through a few dozen issues which gave me mixed answers on whether or not I would somehow be able to get my account back using the same username (since I didn't delete it yet) with help from the keybase team. I wanted to open this issue before I revoke anything though. I tried to go through the reset flow on the website as seen here:

Screenshot 2019-09-26 06 21 39

But it did not do what I thought it would do, which is remove all of my data and proven identities. I guess this makes sense since you can log into the site with just a username and password. But in my case I use this handle (okcoker) everywhere and as you can see on my profile https://keybase.io/okcoker, I have linked this very github, my site, HN, and twitter (all of which I have access to)

Admittedly I signed up for keybase before I knew about what it really stood for and for that same reason I never bothered and/or knew to generate paper keys or else I wouldn't be having this problem. My question: Is there anyway I can get control of this account back and use my same handle or am i out of luck and should just delete my account?

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Research direction

The issue identifies the Keybase website reset flow and the account profile, but no source file, test, or implementation entry point is named. Start by reviewing the reset-flow behavior and account-recovery documentation; the outcome would need a decided recovery or reset path that preserves the stated account guarantees.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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