My computer died. How do I access my encrypted backups?

Published on 30.11.2025

Q: F***. My computer died. How do I access my encrypted backups?

A: Because BmuS uses standard gocryptfs, you are not locked into this script. You can access your data on any Linux machine (or even Mac/Windows with compatible tools) that has gocryptfs installed.

CRITICAL: You absolutely need two things to restore your data on a new machine:

  1. The Password File (or the password itself).
  2. The gocryptfs.conf file located inside the encrypted backup folder on your NAS.

Pro Tip: Keep a copy of your encryption password and the gocryptfs.conf in a safe place (e.g., a password manager), separate from the Pi/Computer.

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