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@@ -17,3 +17,5 @@ borg init -e repokey borg@<containter ip>:/opt/borg/<repository name>
 If you have selected another port other than 22, you can change the port used by borg by running `export BORG_RSH="ssh -p <port>"` on the client running the backup command.
 
 From here you should follow the usage documentation provided on [borgbackup.readthedocs.io](https://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/usage/general.html).
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+### DISCLAIMER: MAKE SURE TO STORE YOUR PASSPHRASE IN A SECURE LOCATION. IF IT IS LOST, YOUR BACKUPS WILL BECOME UNRECOVERABLE.