---
name: "singularity-key-search"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "apptainer"
version: "1.5.4-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/singularity-key-search"
---

# singularity-key-search(1)

Search for keys on a key server

## NAME

apptainer-key-search - Search for keys on a key server

## SYNOPSIS

**apptainer key search \[search options...\]**

## DESCRIPTION

The 'key search' command allows you to connect to a key server and look for\
   public keys matching the argument passed to the command line. You can\
\
   search by name, email, or fingerprint / key ID. (Maximum 100 search entities)

## OPTIONS

**-h**, **--help**\[=false\]\
 	help for search

**-l**, **--long-list**\[=false\]\
 	output long list when searching for keys

**-u**, **--url**=""\
 	specify the key server URL

## EXAMPLE

```
  $ apptainer key search apptainer.org
  # search by fingerprint:
  $ apptainer key search 8883491F4268F173C6E5DC49EDECE4F3F38D871E
  # search by key ID:
  $ apptainer key search F38D871E
```

## SEE ALSO

**[apptainer-key(1)](/apptainer-key/1.md)**

## HISTORY

22-Sep-2026 Auto generated by spf13/cobra