From 03d825b8a11a534a7f40531347e2a3988b6cfbf1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Cornelius Roemer Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:33:17 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update generating-a-new-gpg-key.md 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. --- .../generating-a-new-gpg-key.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/github/authenticating-to-github/managing-commit-signature-verification/generating-a-new-gpg-key.md b/content/github/authenticating-to-github/managing-commit-signature-verification/generating-a-new-gpg-key.md index 5f2d41a209..14163465a3 100644 --- a/content/github/authenticating-to-github/managing-commit-signature-verification/generating-a-new-gpg-key.md +++ b/content/github/authenticating-to-github/managing-commit-signature-verification/generating-a-new-gpg-key.md @@ -33,8 +33,8 @@ topics: ```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.