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+# Inception Project
+
+This repository contains the Inception project, which requires specific environment variables and secrets to function correctly. Below are the instructions for setting up the necessary environment variables and secrets.
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+Create a `.env` file in the root directory of the project with the following environment variables:
+
+```plaintext
+DB_USER=your_database_user
+DB_NAME=your_database_name
+
+WP_ADMIN=your_wordpress_admin_user
+WP_MAIL=your_wordpress_admin_email
+
+FTP_USER=your_ftp_user
+```
+
+## Secrets
+
+The secrets/ directory contains sensitive information required for various services. Ensure that the following files are present with the appropriate secrets:
+
+### Directory Structure
+
+```
+secrets/
+├── borg
+│   └── passphrase.txt        # Borg backup passphrase
+├── db
+│   ├── root_pass.txt         # Database root password
+│   └── user_pass.txt         # Database user password
+├── ftp
+│   └── pass.txt              # FTP password
+└── wp
+    └── admin_pass.txt        # WordPress admin password
+```