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diff --git a/doc/encryption.mdwn b/doc/encryption.mdwn index 0f83bb7f9..cc61fea6f 100644 --- a/doc/encryption.mdwn +++ b/doc/encryption.mdwn @@ -33,3 +33,16 @@ Note that once a key has been given access to a remote, it's not possible to revoke that access, short of deleting the remote. See [[encryption_design|design/encryption]] for other security risks associated with encryption. + +## shared cipher mode + +Alternatively, you can configure git-annex to use a shared cipher to +encrypt data stored in a remote. This shared cipher is stored, +**unencrypted** in the git repository. So it's shared amoung every +clone of the git repository. The advantage is you don't need to set up gpg +keys. The disadvantage is that this is **insecure** unless you +trust every clone of the git repository with access to the encrypted data +stored in the special remote. + +To use shared encryption, specify "encryption=shared" when first setting +up a special remote. |