From 0cf5e3c9400907dcb2df3592352448a7bfdbca0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Al Bowles Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:55:39 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify documentation --- dev_guides/commit_signing.md | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/dev_guides/commit_signing.md b/dev_guides/commit_signing.md index eef8be8..39a90f0 100644 --- a/dev_guides/commit_signing.md +++ b/dev_guides/commit_signing.md @@ -8,13 +8,15 @@ rc: level: Final --- # Creating your primary keypair -Create a new gpg keypair, ideally set to expire in <= 1y +Initiate the keypair generation wizard gpg --full-generate-key --expert -Select eddsa [ECC] and set a validity period +Select option `(9) ECC and ECC` for the key type +Select option `(1) Curve 25519` for the elliptic curve +Set a validity period of your choice, ideally less than 1 year Specify real name and email address to associate with this keypair -Type a passphrase +Type a passphrase (twice) # Create a signing keypair Add a signing subkey