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@@ -68,7 +68,8 @@ For verification purposes, this repo also contains a _sample_ `.sops.yaml` to wh
     - CLI: e.g. `git branch add_pubkey_Max-Musterman`
 1. Run `./verify/usr_confirm_keycfg.sh`
 1. git: commit the new file, push
-1. **Status**: Now the sample secrets file _in this repo_ has been updated, and the New User should be able to decrypt it!
+1. **Status**: New User has working SOPS Configuration
+1. **Hand-Off**: Proceed to next steps; Instruct New User to verify access to secrets
 
 ### Update Project SOPS Config