correct description of what APP_KEY is used for

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@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ php artisan key:generate --force
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Back up your encryption key (APP_KEY in the `.env` file). It is used as an encryption key for all sensible data (e.g. passwords).
Back up your encryption key (APP_KEY in the `.env` file). It is used as an encryption key for all data that needs to be stored securely (e.g. api keys).
Store it somewhere safe - not just on your server. If you lose it, all encrypted data is useless and can't be restored, even if you have database backups.
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