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Error: no valid primary key self-signature

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Description

I get "Error: no valid primary key self-signature" when using the web interface (see: http://sharing.rainforestqa.com/image/0K3Q3Y2C432v) but works from the command line;

``` bash
retinalols:~ russ$ $ keybase sign -m "message"

You need a passphrase to unlock the secret key for
user: "Russell Smith (ukd1) "
4096-bit RSA key, ID 68E7D405, created 2013-01-16

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otA3dg==
=dGpF
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```

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported difference between the web interface and the command-line `keybase sign -m "message"` flow. Investigate the `no valid primary key self-signature` error using the provided key and signing output; done means the web interface accepts the same signing setup or reports a clear, actionable cause.

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Assessment

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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