Note to permasave password to fix #206

3 years ago · 569231bf2b
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@ -464,7 +464,9 @@ $ tr -dc '[:upper:]' < /dev/urandom | fold -w 20 | head -n1
 BSSYMUGGTJQVWZZWOPJG
 ```

-On Linux or OpenBSD, select the password using the mouse or by double-clicking on it to copy to clipboard. Paste using the middle mouse button or `Shift`-`Insert`.
+**Important** Save this credential in a permanent, secure place as it will be needed to issue new sub-keys after expiration, and to provision additional YubiKeys.
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+**Tip** On Linux or OpenBSD, select the password using the mouse or by double-clicking on it to copy to clipboard. Paste using the middle mouse button or `Shift`-`Insert`.

 Generate a new key with GPG, selecting `(8) RSA (set your own capabilities)`, `Certify` capability only and `4096` bit key size.