keybase / keybase/keybase-issues

"Prove you have the private key" popup as a dead-end

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Description

I signed up for keybase.io yesterday. The first thing I did after signing up was upload my existing public key. There was a series of popup dialogs, culminating in
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As you can see, the Continue button was disabled. I tried choosing the radio buttons for other options, but the button was never enabled.

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No files, tests, or code entry points are named. Start by reproducing the signup flow after uploading an existing public key, then inspect the popup sequence and its radio-button choices; done means the Continue button becomes usable or the flow clearly reports what is required.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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