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No way to update key once expired

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How can I update my PGP key if my current one has already expired? I extended the expiration date in GPG Keychain and tried to edit it to the new version, but that doesn't work because the old one is expired

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No repository files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the expired-key update flow described with GPG Keychain and identify the existing key-edit path; done means establishing a supported way to update an expired PGP key and verifying that behavior.

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Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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