keybase / keybase/keybase-issues

Use PGP to recover account

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Description

It would be really useful if there were a way to recover an account using your PGP key, without losing data, even if you don't have your paper key or another device.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by determining how account recovery and PGP keys are currently handled, then define a recovery flow that preserves data; done means users can recover an account with a PGP key without a paper key or another device.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cryptography
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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