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Re: [Question #280244]: Can I run a non-encrypted incremental on top of an encrypted set?

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:37:03 -0000
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Question #280244 on Duplicity changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/duplicity/+question/280244

    Status: Open => Answered

edso proposed the following answer:
On 29.12.2015 09:27, Rodrigo Alvarez wrote:
> New question #280244 on Duplicity:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/duplicity/+question/280244
> 
> My needs have changed and I no longer need to encrypt my backups.  However, I have full backups and some incremental backups on top of these full backups that started out being encrypted.   Can I run a non-encrypted incremental backups on top of the initially encrypted full/incremental set?
> 
> The rational for removing encryption now is to speed up the process and overall simplify it. 
> 

usually you would have to start a new full. however, try running
collection-status or file listing with --no-encryption. if that works
you might try adding a new incremental.

as backups are meant to be safe i strongly suggest to start the new
full, as this is the proven working way.

..ede/duply.net

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