How to backup secret_key.txt?

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I cannot SFTP the secrey_key.txt file to keep my backup safe. I get a permission error. I’m logging in using my admin username and password but I still don’t have permission! How can I copy it? (I’m using FileZilla). I’ve managed to copy the encrypted and cache folders - but not the all important key file!

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Login via SSH and elevate to root privileges.

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So I can’t do it directly from FileZilla? Do I need to make copy of the file somewhere else on the MiaB machine then SFTP it to my backup location?

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You can’t do it directly from filezilla because your user is non-privileged and you can’t elevate in filezilla. (also, don’t use filezilla. It has bundled malware for years. Switch to WinSCP)

Login via SSH and run
sudo cat /home/user-data/backup/secret_key.txt

That will display the contents of the file in your terminal. Copy and paste it somewhere safe. Done!

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Thanks!
That’s very helpful.