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Re: "gpg key file decryption failed"

"Christian (aka Neodaxus)" wrote:
> How can I change my passphrase?

gpg --decrypt </boot/rootkey.gpg | ( sleep 120; gpg -a --symmetric > /boot/new.gpg )
mv /boot/new.gpg /boot/rootkey.gpg

> Is there a way to create a second valid passphrase (to avoid to lock me
> out if the new passphrase won't work)?

Use public key crypto and specify multiple receivers. Like in loop-AES'
README example 3. But don't forget to copy keyrings to /boot

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