The subject application is directed to a system and method for secure sharing of configuration cloning information for document processing devices. A document processing device first receives configuration data corresponding to a configuration to be implemented by the document processing device. The document processing device then commences document processing operations in accordance with the received configuration data. The received configuration data is then encrypted using a unique encryption key. Preferably, the encryption key is unique to a node associated with a document processing device. The document processing device then commences the selective transfer of the encrypted configuration data to at least one additional document processing device via the computer network. The receiving document processing device decrypts the encrypted configuration data and then is configured in accordance with the decrypted configuration data.