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mkinitcpio-smartcard

mkinitcpio hook for two-factor authentication using a PGP smartcard and GnuPG

  • initramfs-hook
  • System
  • SECURITY
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 2, 2026 description in en

Description

Disk unlock or early-boot authentication can require a PGP smartcard plus GnuPG. Administrators use this hook when encrypted systems need hardware-backed two-factor access before the main system starts.

It is an early-boot smartcard hook, not a full key-management suite. PIN handling, card readers, and recovery passphrases must be tested carefully.

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