diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6b3474f..cee34ea 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -54,6 +54,23 @@ Also, a backup/restore mechanism is provided. Please report to the [Documentatio > Warning: Without such configuration, an OS or App update will cause your private key to be lost!" +The following is a repeatable process that will generate the same keys and fingerprints +(even with different card serial numbers). + +1. Reset the OpenPGP App +1. Set Key Templates from the OpenPGP App menu, if needed +1. On computer, use `gpg` to edit the key with a fixed timestamp: + +```shell +gpg --faked-system-time 19990101T000000! --card-edit # note the exclamation mark to keep the time fixed +gpg> admin +gpg> generate +... # complete the wizard +``` + +While doing this, ensure that you use the same `--faked-system-time` and "Real Name" and "Email" +during the generation wizard to reproduce the same keys each time. + ### On screen reset The application can be reset as if it was fresh installed. In settings, choose reset and confirm.