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+Enhancement: Add --new-password-file flag for non-interactive password changes
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+This makes it possible to change a repository password without being prompted.
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+https://github.com/restic/restic/issues/827
+https://github.com/restic/restic/pull/1720
+https://forum.restic.net/t/changing-repo-password-without-prompt/591