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"unknown cipher algorithm" issue when proving identity

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Description

i can't prove my identities with keybase on my ubuntu 14.04 computer due to "unknown cipher algorithm".

> info: Updated file: xxxx
> error: `gpg` exited with code 2
> warn: gpg: protection algorithm 3 is not supported
> warn: gpg: skipped "YYYYYYYYYYYYY": unknown cipher algorithm
> warn: gpg: signing failed: unknown cipher algorithm

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Reproduce the identity-proof attempt on Ubuntu 14.04 and capture the reported gpg output. Check the installed gpg version and supported algorithms; done means the proof signs successfully without the unknown cipher algorithm or related warnings.

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Tech stack
ubuntu
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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