Cannot register a device with name that is not in `keybase device list`
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Description
I tried to register my device with the name kelemvor without success. The error code indicates that I already have a device with that name. However, by using keybase device list and web UI, I cannot find any device with name kelemvor.
% keybase device list
Name ...
========== ...
Paper Key ...
kelemvor2 ...
mystra ...
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the registration failure with the device name kelemvor, then compare the result with keybase device list and the web UI. Trace how the existing-device error is reported and verify that the hidden or conflicting device state is either exposed consistently or no longer blocks registration.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- go
- Domain
- authentication, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100