diff --git a/secrets.ps1 b/secrets_template.ps1
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rename from secrets.ps1
rename to secrets_template.ps1
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--- a/secrets.ps1
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+# Template file for backup destination configuration and email passwords.
+# Update this file to point to your restic repository and email service.
+# Rename to `secrets.ps1`
+
 # restic backup repository configuration
 $Env:AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID='<KEY>'
 $Env:AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY='<KEY>'