title: duply/duplicity -- where should I save profile data?
body: <p>I am trying to set up a backup to Amazon S3 servers using duply, which is a front-end for duplicity.</p>
  
  <p>When I create a duply profile, this message is returned:</p>
  
  <pre><code>IMPORTANT:
  Copy the _whole_ profile folder after the first backup to a safe place.
  It contains everything needed to restore your backups. You will need 
  it if you have to restore the backup from another system (e.g. after a 
  system crash). Keep access to these files restricted as they contain 
  _all_ informations (gpg data, ftp data) to access and modify your backups.
  
  Repeat this step after _all_ configuration changes. Some configuration 
  options are crucial for restoration.
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>What is a reasonable way to go about doing this?</p>
  
  <p>My purpose for setting up an encrypted off-site backup is that I don't want to lose all my data if there is physical damage (fire, etc.) to my home.</p>
  
  <p>So, saving this information in a thumb drive doesn't seem like a good idea, since the thumb drive would also be destroyed in such an event.</p>
  
  <p>Saving this information on the Amazon S3 server itself seems like it would  completely compromise the encryption.</p>
  
  <p>If not these two options, where does one save it?</p>