@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ The primary key to generate is the Certify key, which will be used to issue Subk
The Certify key should be kept offline at all times and only accessed from a secure environment to revoke or issue Subkeys. Keys can also be generated on the YubiKey itself to avoid duplication, however for usability and durability reasons this guide recommends against doing so.
Generate a passphrase which will be needed throughout the guide to create and export Subkeys. The passphrase should be memorized or written down in a secure place separate from the backup storage disk.
Generate a passphrase which will be needed throughout the guide to create and export Subkeys. The passphrase should be memorized or written down in a secure location, ideally separate from the portable storage device used for key material.
The passphrase is recommended to consist of only upper case letters and numbers for improved readability.
@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ Generate the Certify key with GnuPG:
gpg --expert --full-generate-key
```
Select `(8) RSA (set your own capabilities)`, then `E` and `S` deselect Encrypt and Sign actions and only the Certify capability remains:
Select `(8) RSA (set your own capabilities)`, then type `E` and `S` deselect Encrypt and Sign actions and only the Certify capability remains:
```console
Please select what kind of key you want:
@ -521,7 +521,7 @@ Current allowed actions: Certify
(Q) Finished
```
Select `Q` then `4096` as the keysize.
Type `Q` then `4096` as the requested keysize.
Do **not** set the Certify key to expire (see [Note #3](#notes)).
@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ Key does not expire at all
Is this correct? (y/N) y
```
Input any name and email address (it doesn't have to be valid) - Comment is optional:
Input any value for Real name and Email address; Comment is optional:
```console
GnuPG needs to construct a user ID to identify your key.
Subkeys are recommended to have one or several year expirations. They must be renewed using the Certify key. See [rotating keys](#rotating-keys).
Subkeys are recommended to have one or several year expirations. They must be renewed using the Certify key - see [Rotating keys](#rotating-keys).
## Signing
Create a [signing key](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5421107/can-rsa-be-both-used-as-encryption-and-signature/5432623#5432623) by selecting `addkey` then the `(4) RSA (sign only)` option:
Create a [signing key](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5421107/can-rsa-be-both-used-as-encryption-and-signature/5432623#5432623) by typing `addkey` then select the `(4) RSA (sign only)` option:
Next, create an [encryption key](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5430/2015sp/notes/rsa_sign_vs_dec.php) by selecting `addkey` then the `(6) RSA (encrypt only)` option.
Next, create an [encryption key](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5430/2015sp/notes/rsa_sign_vs_dec.php) by typing `addkey` then select the `(6) RSA (encrypt only)` option:
```console
gpg> addkey
Please select what kind of key you want:
(3) DSA (sign only)
(4) RSA (sign only)
(5) Elgamal (encrypt only)
(6) RSA (encrypt only)
(7) DSA (set your own capabilities)
(8) RSA (set your own capabilities)
(10) ECC (sign only)
(11) ECC (set your own capabilities)
(12) ECC (encrypt only)
(13) Existing key
(14) Existing key from card
Your selection? 6
RSA keys may be between 1024 and 4096 bits long.
What keysize do you want? (3072) 4096
Requested keysize is 4096 bits
Please specify how long the key should be valid.
0 = key does not expire
<n> = key expires in n days
<n>w = key expires in n weeks
<n>m = key expires in n months
<n>y = key expires in n years
Key is valid for? (0) 2y
Is this correct? (y/N) y
Really create? (y/N) y
We need to generate a lot of random bytes. It is a good idea to perform
some other action (type on the keyboard, move the mouse, utilize the
disks) during the prime generation; this gives the random number
generator a better chance to gain enough entropy.
sec rsa4096/0xF0F2CFEB04341FB5
created: 2024-01-01 expires: never usage: C
trust: ultimate validity: ultimate
@ -662,9 +693,7 @@ ssb rsa4096/0x30CBE8C4B085B9F7
## Authentication
Finally, create an [authentication key](https://superuser.com/questions/390265/what-is-a-gpg-with-authenticate-capability-used-for).
Select `addkey` then the `(8) RSA (set your own capabilities)` option.
Finally, create an [authentication key](https://superuser.com/questions/390265/what-is-a-gpg-with-authenticate-capability-used-for) by typing `addkey` then select the `(8) RSA (set your own capabilities)` option.
Toggle the required capabilities with `S`, `E` and `A` until `Authenticate` is the only selected action:
@ -1287,9 +1316,9 @@ gpg/card> quit
# Transfer keys
**Important** Transferring keys to YubiKey is a one-way/destructive operation. Verify backups were made before proceeding. `keytocard` converts the local, on-disk key into a stub, which means the on-disk copy is no longer usable to transfer to subsequent YubiKeys.
**Important** Transferring keys to YubiKey is a one-way operation. Verify backups were made before proceeding. `keytocard` converts the local, on-disk key into a stub, which means the on-disk copy is no longer usable to transfer to subsequent YubiKeys.
Previous GnuPG versions required the `toggle` command before selecting keys. The currently selected key(s) are indicated with an `*`. When moving keys only one key should be selected at a time.
The currently selected key(s) are indicated with an `*`. When transferring keys, only one subkey should be selected at a time.
```console
gpg --edit-key $KEYID
@ -1297,13 +1326,24 @@ gpg --edit-key $KEYID
## Signing
**Important** You will be prompted for the Certify key passphrase and Admin PIN.
The Certify key passphrase and Admin PIN are required for this step.
Select and transfer the signature key - `*` will appear next to the selected subkey (`ssb*`):
```console
gpg> key 1
sec rsa4096/0xF0F2CFEB04341FB5
created: 2024-01-01 expires: never usage: C
trust: ultimate validity: ultimate
ssb* rsa4096/0xB3CD10E502E19637
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: S
ssb rsa4096/0x30CBE8C4B085B9F7
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: E
ssb rsa4096/0xAD9E24E1B8CB9600
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: A
[ultimate] (1). YubiKey User <yubikey@example>
gpg> keytocard
Please select where to store the key:
(1) Signature key
@ -1313,13 +1353,24 @@ Your selection? 1
## Encryption
Type `key 1` again to de-select and `key 2` to select the next key:
Type `key 1` again to deselect the first key and `key 2` to select the next key:
```console
gpg> key 1
gpg> key 2
sec rsa4096/0xF0F2CFEB04341FB5
created: 2024-01-01 expires: never usage: C
trust: ultimate validity: ultimate
ssb rsa4096/0xB3CD10E502E19637
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: S
ssb* rsa4096/0x30CBE8C4B085B9F7
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: E
ssb rsa4096/0xAD9E24E1B8CB9600
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: A
[ultimate] (1). YubiKey User <yubikey@example>
gpg> keytocard
Please select where to store the key:
(2) Encryption key
@ -1328,13 +1379,24 @@ Your selection? 2
## Authentication
Type `key 2` again to deselect and `key 3` to select the last key:
Type `key 2` again to deselect the second key and `key 3` to select the last key:
Assign ultimate trust by selecting `trust` and `5`:
Assign ultimate trust by tying `trust` and selecting option`5`:
```console
gpg> trust
@ -1752,11 +1814,34 @@ gpg> key 1
gpg> key 2
gpg> key 3
sec rsa4096/0xF0F2CFEB04341FB5
created: 2024-01-01 expires: never usage: C
trust: ultimate validity: ultimate
ssb* rsa4096/0xB3CD10E502E19637
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: S
ssb* rsa4096/0x30CBE8C4B085B9F7
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: E
ssb* rsa4096/0xAD9E24E1B8CB9600
created: 2024-01-01 expires: 2026-01-01 usage: A
[ultimate] (1). YubiKey User <yubikey@example>
```
Use `expire` to configure the expiration date. This will **not** expire valid keys.
Follow the prompt to set the expiration date, then `save`
```console
gpg> expire
Changing expiration time for a subkey.
Please specify how long the key should be valid.
0 = key does not expire
<n> = key expires in n days
<n>w = key expires in n weeks
<n>m = key expires in n months
<n>y = key expires in n years
Key is valid for? (0)
```
Set the expiration date, then `save`
Next, [Export public keys](#export-public-keys):
@ -1930,7 +2015,7 @@ By default, SSH attempts to use all the identities available via the agent. It's
The argument provided to `IdentityFile` is traditionally the path to the _private_ key file (for example `IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa`). For YubiKey, `IdentityFile` must point to the _public_ key file, and `ssh` will select the appropriate private key from those available via ssh-agent. To prevent `ssh` from trying all keys in the agent, use `IdentitiesOnly yes` along with one or more `-i` or `IdentityFile` options for the target host.
To reiterate, with `IdentitiesOnly yes`, `ssh` will not enumerate public keys loaded into `ssh-agent` or `gpg-agent`. This means `publickey` authentication will not proceed unless explicitly named by `ssh -i [identity_file]` or in `.ssh/config` on a per-host basis.
To reiterate, with `IdentitiesOnly yes`, `ssh` will not enumerate public keys loaded into `ssh-agent` or `gpg-agent`. This means public-key authentication will not proceed unless explicitly named by `ssh -i [identity_file]` or in `.ssh/config` on a per-host basis.
In the case of YubiKey usage, to extract the public key from the ssh agent:
Change (N)ame, (C)omment, (E)mail or (O)kay/(Q)uit? O
gpg> trust
Please decide how far you trust this user to correctly verify other users' keys
(by looking at passports, checking fingerprints from different sources, etc.)
1 = I don't know or won't say
2 = I do NOT trust
3 = I trust marginally
4 = I trust fully
5 = I trust ultimately
m = back to the main menu
Your decision? 5
Do you really want to set this key to ultimate trust? (y/N) y
gpg> save
```
@ -2477,7 +2547,7 @@ Export the public key:
gpg --armor --export $KEYID | sudo tee /mnt/public/gpg-$KEYID-$(date +%F).asc
```
As before, on Windows, note that using any extension other than `.gpg` or attempting IO redirection to a file will garble the secret key, making it impossible to import it again at a later date:
**Note** On Windows, using an extension other than `.gpg` or attempting IO redirection to a file will result in a nonfunctional private key.
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