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@@ -490,9 +490,12 @@ directories include the following: `fscrypt metadata add-protector-to-policy`. * Backing up and restoring the `/.fscrypt` directory on the root filesystem. - Note that after restore, if the UUID of the root filesystem changed, you will - need to manually fix the UUID in any `.fscrypt/protectors/*.link` files on - other filesystems. + Note that after restoring the `/.fscrypt` directory, unlocking the login + protectors will require the passphrases they had at the time the backup was + made **even if they were changed later**, so make sure to remember these + passphrase(s) or store them in a secure location. Also note that if the UUID + of the root filesystem changed, you will need to manually fix the UUID in any + `.fscrypt/protectors/*.link` files on other filesystems. The auto-generated recovery passphrases should be enough for most users, though. |