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Config flag to disable Secure Backup upload #18807

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jaller94 opened this issue Aug 27, 2021 · 0 comments
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Config flag to disable Secure Backup upload #18807

jaller94 opened this issue Aug 27, 2021 · 0 comments
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A-E2EE-Key-Backup O-Uncommon Most users are unlikely to come across this or unexpected workflow S-Minor Impairs non-critical functionality or suitable workarounds exist T-Enhancement

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jaller94 commented Aug 27, 2021

Your use case

What would you like to do?

  • Not uploading keys to Secure Backup.
  • Not having to provide a password when restoring Secure Backup.

secure-backup-restore-requires-password

Why would you like to do it?

  • Because I know another Matrix client receives and uploads all keys.
    • Appservices can get an access token for an account without having to register a password for it. (merged MSC2778)
    • If a human wants to log in to such an account, the appservice can provide an access token but no password.
    • Uploading keys to Secure Backup isn't important, if the account is commonly managed and backed up by a bot.

How would you like to achieve it?

  • A config flag disableSecureStorageUpload (boolean, defaults to false).
    • You can still restore Secure Backup but it will be read-only.

Have you considered any alternatives?

A config flag to disable all flows which require an account password and use the access token where possible or disable features. (e.g. changing the password)

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@jaller94 jaller94 changed the title Config flag to disable Secure Backup Upload Config flag to disable Secure Backup upload Aug 27, 2021
@SimonBrandner SimonBrandner added A-E2EE-Key-Backup O-Uncommon Most users are unlikely to come across this or unexpected workflow labels Aug 27, 2021
@germain-gg germain-gg added the S-Minor Impairs non-critical functionality or suitable workarounds exist label Aug 31, 2021
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