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  The generic secret backend can store arbitrary secrets.
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# Generic Secret Backend

Name: `generic`

The generic secret backend is used to store arbitrary secrets within
the configured physical storage for Vault. If you followed along with
the getting started guide, you interacted with a generic secret backend
via the `secret/` prefix that Vault mounts by default.

## Quick Start

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