Create a key

full-gen-key

Source

• https://withblue.ink/2020/05/17/how-and-why-to-sign-git-commits.html#generate-a-gpg-key-pair

gpg --full-gen-key

Configure the key with:

1. Kind of key: type 4 for (4) RSA (sign only)
2. Keysize: 4096
3. Expiration: choose a reasonable value, for example 2y for 2 years (it can be renewed)
4. Full Name
5. E-mail address (more can be added later)

Type in a passphrase and you’re done.