Remove 'your key must use RSA' for generating new GPG key (#20380)
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1. Download and install [the GPG command line tools](https://www.gnupg.org/download/) for your operating system. We generally recommend installing the latest version for your operating system.
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{% data reusables.command_line.open_the_multi_os_terminal %}
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3. Generate a GPG key pair. Since there are multiple versions of GPG, you may need to consult the relevant [_man page_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_page) to find the appropriate key generation command. Your key must use RSA.
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3. Generate a GPG key pair. Since there are multiple versions of GPG, you may need to consult the relevant [_man page_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_page) to find the appropriate key generation command.
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- If you are on version 2.1.17 or greater, paste the text below to generate a GPG key pair.
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```shell{:copy}
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$ gpg --full-generate-key
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$ gpg --default-new-key-algo rsa4096 --gen-key
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```
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4. At the prompt, specify the kind of key you want, or press `Enter` to accept the default.
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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.
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5. At the prompt, specify the key size you want, or press `Enter` to accept the default.
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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. Unless you require an expiration date, we recommend accepting this default.
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7. Verify that your selections are correct.
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8. Enter your user ID information.
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