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How do I add my private key to my local keybase client?

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Description

Created account (and keypair) online. Did not save private key online (why would anyone do this!?)

Installed keybase client. Now how do I add my private key to the client?

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by checking the local Keybase client's documented key-import workflow and related client or website documentation; done means documenting a supported, reproducible way to add an existing private key, or clearly stating that the workflow is unsupported.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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