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"Error: Error: Key was locked but no passphrase given"

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Description

When pasting a private key into the website I get this error:

![](http://f.monks.co/Screen-Shot-2015-11-07-at-6.04.35-PM-Cfp/Screen-Shot-2015-11-07-at-6.04.35-PM.png)

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Start by reproducing the issue in the Keybase website with a pasted passphrase-protected private key, using the screenshot and the reported error as the expected starting point. Locate the website entry point that handles pasted private keys and determine the intended behavior for a missing passphrase. Done means the case is handled consistently and verified with a focused reproduction or test.

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Assessment

Domain
security, web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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