bupstash-new-key(1)

SYNOPSIS

Generate a new bupstash key.

bupstash new-key -o KEY

DESCRIPTION

bupstash new-key creates a new bupstash key capable of both encrypting and decrypting repository entries.

The generated key will be have permissions that make it readable by only the creating user.

Remember to keep your keys safe, as losing a key is the same as losing all data stored using that key.

OPTIONS

    •   -o, --output PATH: Path to where the new key will be written.

EXAMPLES

  Create a new key

    $ bupstash new-key -o ./backups.key

SEE ALSO

bupstash(1), bupstash-keyfiles(7)