diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 00ec7c1..30cfe1e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -364,6 +364,8 @@ python scripts/generate_test_profile.py --profile my_profile --count 100
 ```
 
 This command creates `~/.seedpass/my_profile` if needed and adds 100 example entries.
+After populating the vault, the script now automatically publishes the encrypted
+index to Nostr so the data can be retrieved on other devices.
 
 ### Automatically Updating the Script Checksum
 
diff --git a/scripts/generate_test_profile.py b/scripts/generate_test_profile.py
index de09b0a..3ab575f 100644
--- a/scripts/generate_test_profile.py
+++ b/scripts/generate_test_profile.py
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ from password_manager.vault import Vault
 from password_manager.config_manager import ConfigManager
 from password_manager.backup import BackupManager
 from password_manager.entry_management import EntryManager
+from nostr.client import NostrClient
+import asyncio
 
 DEFAULT_PASSWORD = "testpassword"
 
@@ -128,6 +130,18 @@ def main() -> None:
     populate(entry_mgr, seed, args.count)
     print(f"Added {args.count} entries.")
 
+    encrypted = entry_mgr.vault.get_encrypted_index()
+    if encrypted:
+        client = NostrClient(
+            entry_mgr.vault.encryption_manager,
+            dir_path.name,
+            parent_seed=seed,
+        )
+        asyncio.run(client.publish_snapshot(encrypted))
+        print("[+] Data synchronized to Nostr.")
+    else:
+        print("[-] No encrypted index found to sync.")
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()