Kernel.org accounts are reserved for Linux kernel maintainers or high-profile developers. If you do not fall under one of these two categories, it's unlikely that an account will be issued to you. If you would like to apply for an account, please e-mail the following information to keys@kernel.org:

• Name as you would like it to appear on git.kernel.org
• desired username
• email address where to forward your username@kernel.org mail
• reason for requiring a kernel.org account
• PGP/GPG public key fingerprint (NOT your ssh key)
  • Key should be signed by as many kernel developers as you know
  • Accounts will not be issued until key fully satisfies the PGP web of trust
  • Key and signatures must be available on public key servers

The Kernel.org admin team will then review your request and you should receive a response back within a few days. If you are listed in MAINTAINERS and have enough signatures on your PGP key to be in the web of trust, your account will be issued without delay.

We use the PGP web of trust to help ensure that only trusted kernel developers are able to get an account on kernel.org. Before you send the email, make sure that your PGP key is signed by as many kernel developers as you can contact. PGP signing events at conferences are usually a good place to start, or you can find kernel developers who live in your area. Mailing lists such as linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org can be of help when you are trying to find kernel developers in your area.

With extremely rare exceptions, accounts will not be issued until the PGP key fully validates.