General Question OPSEC/Computer: A Clean install - do I have to change my PGP key now?

I reinstalled GPG keychain and whatnot on OS X with my fresh new install.

I then proceeded to import keys I had saved (Including my own). But the key I imported that is mine - the one I use on the markets - is not my default key.

Would it be okay to just make another key and update my key on the markets in my profile to that new key?

Thanks for any help and sorry for noobish question.


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[2 Points] k5zq4:

Just an update for anyone in a similar situation:

I was lucky and had a TimeMachine backup of my old install.

Just had to go into my old home folder in the TimeMachine, copy the folder ~/.gnupg (make note of the '.' It's a hidden folder.)

After placing the old folder into my new install home folder, all was good. All keys were there, etc.

You will have to enter the password u set on your original sec key to decrypt though, as it's not in your new OS X login keychain. (This can be imported from TimeMachine as well, just dig around a bit).


[1 Points] PM_ME_YOUR_CLAM_GIRL:

A quick Google search tells me you can use a command line to add default-key space key Id. You should Google this, second result, for more info.

If you still to change your key you can update your profile with the new public key, just don't delete your old private key in case someone sends you an encrypted message using your old public key.


[1 Points] MLP_is_my_OPSEC:

You can always encrypt a message with your public key and see if you can decrypt it. If you can, then you can continue using that key. If you're just a buyer, you shouldn't have any issues using a new keypair if you choose to. You can always create a short message and sign it with your old key, then paste that onto your profile to prove that you're the owner.