GitLab extends Omnibus package signing key expiration to 2028

GitLab employs a GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) key to sign its Omnibus packages to ensure their integrity and security, separate from the keys used for repository metadata and GitLab Runner signing. The expiration of this package signing key, initially set for February 14, 2026, has been extended to February 16, 2028, as part of GitLab's security protocols to minimize risk in case of key compromise. This extension is chosen over key rotation to reduce user disruption, as rotation would necessitate all users to replace their trusted key. Users who verify package signatures need to update their copies of the signing key, though those who do not engage in such verification or have not configured their managers to do so need take no action to continue installing Omnibus packages. The updated key can be found on GPG keyservers or downloaded directly from GitLab’s package site, and additional help can be sought by opening an issue in the omnibus-gitlab issue tracker.

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