Is there any way to update the flow creds encryption key outside of the editor?

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Hello,

I am about to do an update on a remotely deployed node-red instance. I can only access the command line of the machine running node-red, so no editor access. If I ever need to change the flow credentials key for the project, or disable encrypted credentials, can that be done anywhere outside of the editor?

Thanks in advance!

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Why not? Have you disabled the editor? Have you closed access to port 1880?

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Well--that's a good point. I guess I haven't fully explored what is possible with the remote machine. I should say, the machine hosting node-red is not on the local network. It is remotely deployed and I can only access it with a special remote-assist tool we put on the machine that establishes an SSH tunnel for command line access.

This is a topic beyond a node-red I'm sure. But if anyone has had experience or suggestions with accessing 1880 on a device not on the local network, I'd be appreciative.

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If you were using FlowFuse and the FlowFuse device agent on the remote device, this would be a no brainer. It gives you the ability to manage and administer and edit flows remotely (all secured). full disclosure, I work for FlowFuse as well as being a maintainer of Node-RED

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Hey Steve, thanks for the info. I don't know much about FlowFuse but seems tailor made for this case. I'll dig deeper into it as a long term option for maintaining the devices fleet.