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If no LITELLM_SALT_KEY and the DB holds values encrypted with the old key, also set LITELLM_MIGRATE_FROM_MASTER_KEY=<old key> for one boot to re-encrypt.\n\nOption: Set a strong master key (and migrate encrypted values if needed) [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Proxies using sk-1234/unset keys\nSteps:\n1. echo \"sk-$(openssl rand -hex 32)\"\n2. Replace LITELLM_MASTER_KEY wherever it is set\n3. If DB stores values encrypted with the old key and no salt key: export LITELLM_MIGRATE_FROM_MASTER_KEY=<old>\n4. 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