Introduction#
First of all, Happy New Year!! :3 This is the first post for the last day of 2023 :D 2023-12-31
Updating Email, User Name, or Expiry Date: Here’s a simple guide on how to edit details like email, user name, and expiry date.
Note: When updating email information, ensure you add a new email before attempting to delete the old one. This maintains the key’s integrity and allows for a smooth transition.
Step 1: Find the Key ID#
Start by identifying the key ID using the following command:
gpg --list-secret-keys --keyid-format=long
Step 2: Edit the Key#
Enter the GPG key editing mode with the key ID:
gpg --edit-key <ID>
On the GnuPG prompt, proceed to the next steps.
Step 3: Adding a New Email and Deleting the Old One#
Inside the GnuPG prompt:
gpg> adduid
Follow the interactive prompts to provide the new details. Confirm and enter the passphrase when prompted. Save the changes:
gpg> save
To delete the old email, ensure you have added a new email first:
gpg> deluid
Step 4: Updating Expiry Date#
To change the expiry date:
gpg> expire
Follow the interactive prompts for details. To modify the ssb expiry date, select the uid (for example, uid 1):
gpg> uid 1
gpg> expire
Adjust the date and save:
gpg> save
Step 5: Verify Changes#
Confirm that the changes are correct by checking the signed commit messages:
git log --show-signature
Conclusion#
This step-by-step guide you to confidently navigate the process of editing GPG key information, whether you need to update your email, user name, or expiry date.