Lost discourse-encrypt key

I have a user who lost their encryption key and asked for help, how can I help them to set a new one?

Are you referring to the discourse-encrypt key?

If you did mean email encryption, what plugin are you using to provide encrypted emails?

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Yes the plug-in which gives a 12 word key (or similar) when you set it up, can something be done to get a new one for him?

I think it’s called encryption for a reason. If you do not have a backup of the key, you lose access to the contents encrypted with that key.

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Hmm, I don’t believe we have any guidance in the plugin’s category (encrypt) on what to do if the key is lost (cc: @JammyDodger).

I believe the thing to do here is have the user disable and re-enable:

They will lose access to all encrypted messages and need to be re-invited IIRC.

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I’ll pass this on then report back, thank you!

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Finally got a reply back it worked, thank you :slightly_smiling_face:

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