.env.vault.local _best_ -

Ensure your .gitignore contains the following lines to prevent disaster:

In some workflows, .env.vault.local is used to store the DOTENV_KEY required to decrypt the main .env.vault file. This keeps the master key off the server and on the developer's local machine, adding a layer of two-factor authentication for your secrets. .env.vault.local

This command compiles your various environment files (like .env.development ) into an encrypted format. 3. Decrypting Locally Ensure your