# .env Backup Integration Guide

## Quick Setup Summary

Your .env backup system is now fully operational! Here's what was set up:

### ✅ What's Working

- **31 .env files** discovered across your Docker containers
- **30 files backed up** successfully to `/home/acedanger/.env-backup`
- **Private Gitea repository** configured and pushed successfully
- **Version control** with automatic commit messages and timestamps
- **Reference files** included (docker-compose.yml for context)

### 🔧 Integration Options

#### 1. Manual Backup (Current)

```bash
cd /home/acedanger/shell
./backup-env-files.sh              # Regular backup
./backup-env-files.sh --dry-run     # Preview changes
./backup-env-files.sh --list        # Show all .env files
```

#### 2. Automated Daily Backup (Recommended)

Add to your crontab for daily backups at 2 AM:

```bash
# Daily .env backup at 2 AM
0 2 * * * /home/acedanger/shell/backup-env-files.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
```

#### 3. Integration with Existing Backup Scripts

The backup integrates with your existing backup system through:

- **Logs**: Written to `/home/acedanger/shell/logs/env-backup.log`
- **Completion**: Tab completion available via `env-backup-completion.bash`
- **Validation**: Use `validate-env-backups.sh` for integrity checks

### 🔐 Security Features

1. **Private Repository**: Only you have access
2. **Gitignore**: Excludes temporary files and logs
3. **SSH Authentication**: Uses your existing SSH key
4. **Local + Remote**: Dual backup (local git + remote Gitea)

### 📊 Backup Structure

```
~/.env-backup/
├── docker-containers/
│   ├── authentik/
│   │   └── .env.example
│   ├── caddy/
│   │   ├── .env
│   │   ├── .env.example
│   │   └── docker-compose.yml.ref
│   ├── database/
│   │   ├── .env
│   │   ├── .env.example
│   │   └── docker-compose.yml.ref
│   └── ... (all your containers)
├── README.md
└── .env-backup-config
```

### 🔄 Common Operations

#### Restore Files (if needed)

```bash
./backup-env-files.sh --restore
```

#### Force Backup (ignore unchanged files)

```bash
./backup-env-files.sh --force
```

#### Check What Would Change

```bash
./backup-env-files.sh --dry-run
```

### 🚨 Emergency Recovery

If you lose your filesystem:

1. **Clone the backup**: `git clone https://git.ptrwd.com/peterwood/docker-env-backup.git`
2. **Restore files**: `./backup-env-files.sh --restore`
3. **Recreate containers**: Your docker-compose.yml reference files are included

### 📈 Monitoring

- **Logs**: Check `/home/acedanger/shell/logs/env-backup.log`
- **Git History**: View changes with `git log` in backup directory
- **Validation**: Run `validate-env-backups.sh` for integrity checks

### 🔧 Maintenance

#### Weekly Validation (Recommended)

```bash
# Add to crontab for weekly validation
0 3 * * 0 /home/acedanger/shell/validate-env-backups.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
```

#### Cleanup Old Logs (Monthly)

The system automatically manages logs, but you can clean them manually if needed.

### 🆘 Troubleshooting

#### Push Fails

- Check SSH key: `ssh -T git@git.ptrwd.com`
- Verify repository exists and is private
- Check network connectivity

#### Files Not Found

- Verify Docker directory structure: `ls -la ~/docker/*/`
- Check file permissions
- Run with `--list` to see what's detected

#### Restore Issues

- Ensure target directories exist
- Check file permissions
- Use `--dry-run` first to preview

## Integration Complete! 🎉

Your .env files are now safely backed up and version controlled. The system will:

1. Track all changes to your .env files
2. Maintain a secure backup in your private Gitea
3. Provide easy restore capabilities
4. Integrate with your existing shell toolkit

Run `./backup-env-files.sh` regularly or set up the cron job for automatic backups!