keybase / keybase/client

Can't login. Error msg: "Message wasn't signed"

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Description

After entering my credentials (username or email and passphrase) I always get that error:

Message wasn't signed

I have no idea what it means.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the login flow in the Go client using the credentials described and trace where the “Message wasn't signed” error is produced. Identify the cause before changing behavior, then verify that valid username or email and passphrase credentials can log in without that error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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