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gopass: Initialize the configuration settings.
$ gopass init
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The command "gopass init" is used to initialize the configuration and password store of Gopass, which is an open-source password manager for command-line interface (CLI).

When you run "gopass init" command, it performs the following actions:

  1. Creates a ".gopass" directory in your home directory if it doesn't already exist. This is where Gopass will store its configuration and password store.
  2. Generates a GPG keypair for encryption. Gopass uses GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) for encrypting and decrypting passwords.
  3. Prompts you to enter a master password. This password is used to encrypt and protect your entire password store, and you'll need to enter it every time you want to access your passwords.
  4. Initializes the password store, which is essentially a directory structure within the ".gopass" directory. This is where you can organize and store your passwords securely.
  5. Writes the configuration files required for Gopass to function properly.

After running "gopass init", you'll be able to start using Gopass to securely manage your passwords from the command-line interface.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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