The actual key is stored at the destination inside the repository, encrypted by a password that you have to enter (doesn't matter the device). So don't lose the

The actual key is stored at the destination inside the repository, encrypted by a password that you have to enter (doesn't matter the device). So don't lose the password. Technically there are a few keys in play: https://restic.readthedocs.io/en/stable/100_references.html#keys-encryption-and-mac https://restic.readthedocs.io/en/stable/100_references.html#... Anyway, if you know your encryption password, you can perform a restore from any device with access to the destination.