LinuxCommandLibrary

pam_ecryptfs

handles ECryptfs encrypted home directories

TLDR

Auto-mount encrypted home

$ auth optional pam_ecryptfs.so unwrap
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Session setup
$ session optional pam_ecryptfs.so unwrap
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Password sync
$ password optional pam_ecryptfs.so
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SYNOPSIS

pam_ecryptfs.so [options]

DESCRIPTION

pam_ecryptfs handles eCryptfs encrypted home directories. Automatic mount on login.
The module manages encryption keys. Part of eCryptfs suite.

PARAMETERS

unwrap

Unwrap passphrase on login.

CAVEATS

Requires eCryptfs setup. Login password unlocks encryption.

HISTORY

pam_ecryptfs enables automatic encrypted home directory mounting on login.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

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> TERMINAL_GEAR

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