Cycle the Backup Key

Make the Backup Key your Own

You should cycle the backup key that is used so that any backups you perform are encrypted with your own key.

• Select Settings from the left menu, then select System

• Then select Backups

• Then select Configure Backup Settings at the bottom of the Backup Settings area

• Right down the bottom there is an Encryption key section with a red Change button. Click on the Change word and you are shown your existing encryption key.

• Then press the Next button.

• After this a new encryption key will be shown, confirming that your key is about to be rotated. Click on Change Encryption Key to make the change permanent.

• You will be shown the following message when the key has successfully been changed.