keybase / keybase/client

[GUI] When in the add new paper key page, leaving and returning to the page will generate a new paper key each time

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Description

If you are in the new paper key page in the gut, navigating to another page from the main menu (e.g.: folders) and back again will cause a new paper key to be generated.

OS: OSX 10.11.6
Keybase Version: 1.0.18-20161116190722+95f8303

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Research direction

Start at the GUI's new paper key page and reproduce the issue by navigating to Folders from the main menu and returning. Trace the page lifecycle to identify why a new paper key is generated, then verify that returning to the page preserves the existing key instead.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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