diff --git a/doc/README-GPG.md b/doc/README-GPG.md index 837b81b..163b78f 100644 --- a/doc/README-GPG.md +++ b/doc/README-GPG.md @@ -123,3 +123,20 @@ $ ./scripts/gpg-init "foobar" --subkey ``` [![asciicast](https://asciinema.org/a/JFazcJfORrz7k9DmVXknaXBfD.png)](https://asciinema.org/a/JFazcJfORrz7k9DmVXknaXBfD) + +In order to enter existing GPG passphrase, I recommend installing and using a graphical Pinentry: +``` +$ sudo apt install pinentry-gnome3 +$ sudo update-alternatives --config pinentry +There are 4 choices for the alternative pinentry (providing /usr/bin/pinentry). + + Selection Path Priority Status +------------------------------------------------------------ +* 0 /usr/bin/pinentry-gnome3 90 auto mode + 1 /usr/bin/pinentry-curses 50 manual mode + 2 /usr/bin/pinentry-gnome3 90 manual mode + 3 /usr/bin/pinentry-qt 80 manual mode + 4 /usr/bin/pinentry-tty 30 manual mode + +Press to keep the current choice[*], or type selection number: 0 +```