diff --git a/.pairs b/.pairs
index d3385cd39c1..f9b826a51f6 100644
--- a/.pairs
+++ b/.pairs
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ pairs:
   jd: Jeff Dickey; dickeytk
   dc: Dennis Collinson
   tf: Tim Frazer
+  kf: Kevin Fitzpatrick
 email:
   prefix: pair
   domain: joindiaspora.com
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new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..c573f40c8b3
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