client Can't log in -- signing

Probably a duplicate of https://github.com/keybase/client/issues/24459 based on error message, but since I have a log, and that's reported on iOS, I'll leave this as a separate bug for now.

keybase login (note: can reproduce on GUI too)
Enter keybase site username
Enter keybase site password
Select 'sign installation' (not import key)
Enter a new name for this device
Enter key password
I get an error: "ERROR signing_kid XXXXXXXXXX not found"

I have previously been able to use the keybase client but it was 2+ years ago. I can log into the website fine. The key it wants to sign with is still present and valid. I do not have any desktop keyrings (I don't have a desktop) and my GPG settings are basically no-cache (prompt for PIN every time).

my log id: a8a0191bb9e8d9a7e053ad1c

P.S. Step 3 (enter keybase site password) is WAY too aggressive about capturing keystrokes and input. I can't switch screens with my usual awesomewm shortcuts or focus another window by clicking the mouse while it's up.

Jul 04 '21 15:07 za3k

Getting the same error

Jan 08 '23 10:01 olebedev

I've the same error. I try to login again on my machine after some and get this error.

Apr 18 '23 17:04 floriangosse

I, too, also get this error

Jul 11 '23 17:07 curtisault

This is a 2-year old bug. Please just hit the thumbs-up vote icon to avoid notifying. Thanks!

Jul 17 '23 15:07 za3k

I get this with keybase login trying to sign my installation. I'm using a PGP card and therefore have to use GPG commands rather than importing my secret key into keybase. All on debian.

Apr 29 '25 09:04 dumain

Using

Version 6.5.1-20250422141116+19f9cfeddb (6.5.1-20250422141116+19f9cfeddb)

just downloaded from the downloads page, and I'm getting this signing_kid <string> not found on a M1 Mac. The same error is on the Android app.

As my account is ancient, I've tried changing my keybase password (success) but still no luck getting the apps to work.

May 30 '25 17:05 adamamyl

Can't log in -- signing_kid not found