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diff --git a/docs/fernet.rst b/docs/fernet.rst index b0215e32..40f1a3c8 100644 --- a/docs/fernet.rst +++ b/docs/fernet.rst @@ -31,13 +31,13 @@ symmetric (also known as "secret key") authenticated cryptography. Generates a fresh fernet key. Keep this some place safe! If you lose it you'll no longer be able to decrypt messages; if anyone else gains access to it, they'll be able to decrypt all of your messages, and - they'll also be able forge arbitrary messages which will be + they'll also be able forge arbitrary messages that will be authenticated and decrypted. .. method:: encrypt(plaintext) :param bytes plaintext: The message you would like to encrypt. - :returns bytes: A secure message which cannot be read or altered + :returns bytes: A secure message that cannot be read or altered without the key. It is URL-safe base64-encoded. This is referred to as a "Fernet token". |