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5.2. APP_KEY Missing during installation

Error Description:

APP_KEY is not defined.

Causes:

.env File is not configured correctly

The .env file needs to have an APP_KEY defined. APP_KEY is used for encryption inside of HelpSpot. To generate your app key run this command using the HelpSpot command like tool.

php hs install:key