Lost encryption key: make steps clearer #38327

c0ffeeca7 · 2025-04-02T12:58:11Z

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- Enhanced the emergency kit instructions with clear, step-by-step guidance.
- Provided distinct options based on the status of the encryption key, ensuring users understand the process whether the key remains unchanged or has been updated.
- Clarified the implications of losing the encryption key and the limitations on backup restoration.

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coderabbitai · 2025-04-02T13:01:24Z

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The documentation in source/more-info/backup-emergency-kit.markdown has been updated to clarify the retrieval process for the backup encryption key. The revised instructions now clearly delineate two scenarios: one where the key has not been changed, allowing for immediate download or copy from backup settings with on-the-fly decryption, and another where the key has been changed, meaning on-the-fly decryption is not possible and the correct key must be provided for restoration. No changes were made to the declarations of exported or public entities.

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`source/.../backup-emergency-kit.markdown`	Enhanced the instructions for retrieving the backup encryption key. Introduced a structured format with numbered lists to clearly separate procedures for unchanged and changed keys.

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source/more-info/backup-emergency-kit.markdown (2)
43-43: Add missing comma for clarity in the introductory sentence.

A comma after "Home Assistant instance" will improve the readability of the sentence. Consider the following diff:
-If you still have access to your Home Assistant instance you can download the encryption key again from the backup settings.
+If you still have access to your Home Assistant instance, you can download the encryption key again from the backup settings.
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[uncategorized] ~43-~43: Possible missing comma found.
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50-53: Standardize the contraction for better readability.

Replace "can not" with "cannot" to align with common usage and improve clarity:
-**Option 2: you have changed the encryption key**: Home Assistant can not decrypt it on the fly.
+**Option 2: you have changed the encryption key**: Home Assistant cannot decrypt it on the fly.
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[style] ~50-~50: Unless you want to emphasize “not”, use “cannot” which is more common.
Context: ...ed the encryption key**: Home Assistant can not decrypt it on the fly. - You need the...

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source/more-info/backup-emergency-kit.markdown (1)

45-49: Option 1 instructions are clear and well-structured.

The numbered steps clearly guide the user through downloading or copying the encryption key when it has not been changed. No further changes are needed for this section.

frenck

Thanks, @c0ffeeca7 👍

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