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The interactive gpg key creation flow is different to how the docs here make them sound. I've made it less specific so as not to confuse people.
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```shell
$ gpg --default-new-key-algo rsa4096 --gen-key
```
4. At the prompt, specify the kind of key you want, or press `Enter` to accept the default `RSA and RSA`.
5. Enter the desired key size. Your key must be at least `4096` bits.
4. At the prompt, specify the kind of key you want, or press `Enter` to accept the default.
5. At the prompt, specify the key size you want, or press `Enter` to accept the default. Your key must be at least `4096` bits.
6. Enter the length of time the key should be valid. Press `Enter` to specify the default selection, indicating that the key doesn't expire.
7. Verify that your selections are correct.
8. Enter your user ID information.