keybase / keybase/client

Cannot import existing GPG4Win PGP cert

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Description

When trying to import my existing PGP keys, I received an error the key pair was missing an MBS something... I didn't get to take a screen cap of the message. The key pair was created using GPG4Win and then exported in .gpg format. I had to create a new key pair within the Keybase app, which worked fine, but I would love to be able to sign messages with my existing key pair.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the import of the GPG4Win-exported .gpg key in the Keybase app and capture the reported error. Compare the failing existing-key import with the working key-pair creation flow. Done means an existing GPG4Win key pair can be imported and used to sign messages.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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