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Device name is already in use, but I don't have a device by that name
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Description
Steps to reproduce:
- Add a device (
keybase login), name it "macbook" - Click "reset my keys & start from scratch" on your own profile
- Add same device (
keybase login) try to name it "macbook" - Error: "Device name is already in use by this user (error 1408)"
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the sequence with keybase login: add a device, reset keys, then try reusing the device name. Trace the device-name validation and reset flow; done means the same name can be used after reset without error 1408.
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Assessment
- Domain
- authentication
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100