Re: [Debconf-discuss] Last call for keys for keysigning in New York City, USA during DebConf10

[Michael Fladerer <fladerer@fnb.tu-darmstadt.de>]

Hi Lars,

On Mon Jul 19, 2010 at 23:47:42 -0700, Lars Wirzenius wrote:
> (I also hope that I've now verified that my new key is fine, except for
> lacking an expiration date. But I hope I can fix that without generating
> a new key.)
> 
yes, that's pretty simple:

1. execute the following command in a terminal:

    gpg --edit-key <your_key-ID>

2. select the subkey for which you want to set an expiration date (e.g. the
   first one)

    key 1

   or none to set the expiration date of your primary key.
   
3. now you can set the expiration date for the selected key (no
   selections = edit primary key) with:

    expire

4. set the expiration date to a reasonable date (recommended max is 5y):

    5y

5. save the key and exit:

    save

That's it, no more, no less.  ;P

HTH.

Greetings
Michael

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 Michael Fladerer                     <fladerer@fnb.tu-darmstadt.de>
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