Auto config backup question
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Re: No backups listed (auto-backup of configuration)
If so, (when the drive dies it takes the key with it) then only local backups saved are useful if (when) a drive goes south correct?
I had not thought about that, and stopped taking local backups since setting ACB up. So I'm nearing 5 months out of date.
eMMC failure on a 4100, added the M.2 NVMe drive. Restored a local backup.
Am I correct in assuming the visible key is a "new" key ?
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@mudmanc4 First off, I/we don’t use it.
You’re supposed to save the key: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/backup/acb-config.html#device-key
Check your configuration file to see if it’s in there, probably encoded. I can see reasons why it wouldn’t be, like restoring a backup router.
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Thanks for the reply Steve
Saving the key is clearly stated, which I did not do.
I assumed restoring a local backup would have said information.
However, looking through the config file, I see the password is saved in plain text.
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We may be able to recover the old key if you send me the NDI or hint in chat.