keybase / keybase/client

Add new device should NOT rely only on existing device…

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Description

Hello,

I wanted to add a new device to my keybase account, having already added the one at my office. A bit disappointing: in order to add my home laptop, I have to access my workstation at the office… Having my gpg private key at hand should be more than enough to prove myself, I think.

Hence, allowing to have a "local" way to prove "I'm me", like signing something as we do for all the other proofs might allow people to NOT have to transport all their devices in order to simply add them.

Thank you!

Cheers,

C.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the device-add flow and the existing proof-signing or GPG identity logic; done would mean supporting a local identity proof without requiring access to an existing device, with security behavior and tests defined.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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