diff --git a/docs/content/crypt.md b/docs/content/crypt.md
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--- a/docs/content/crypt.md
+++ b/docs/content/crypt.md
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ A long passphrase is recommended, or `rclone config` can generate a
 random one.
 
 The obscured password is created using AES-CTR with a static key. The
-salt is stored verbatim at the beginning of the obscured password. This
+IV (nonce) is stored verbatim at the beginning of the obscured password. This
 static key is shared between all versions of rclone.
 
 If you reconfigure rclone with the same passwords/passphrases