diff --git a/scripts/pacman-key.sh.in b/scripts/pacman-key.sh.in
index 5fc4ae47..3962a57b 100644
--- a/scripts/pacman-key.sh.in
+++ b/scripts/pacman-key.sh.in
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ generate_master_key() {
 	"${GPG_PACMAN[@]}" --gen-key --batch <<EOF
 %echo Generating pacman keyring master key...
 Key-Type: RSA
-Key-Length: 2048
+Key-Length: 4096
 Key-Usage: sign
 Name-Real: Pacman Keyring Master Key
 Name-Email: pacman@localhost