veracrypt
Open-source disk encryption software
TLDR
Create new volume
$ veracrypt -t -c --random-source=/dev/urandom
Mount volume interactively$ veracrypt -t [path/to/volume] [path/to/mount_point]
Mount with keyfile$ veracrypt -k [path/to/keyfile] [/dev/sdXN] [path/to/mount_point]
Dismount volume$ veracrypt -d [path/to/mounted_point]
SYNOPSIS
veracrypt [OPTIONS] [VOLUME] [MOUNTPOINT_]
DESCRIPTION
veracrypt is free and open source disk encryption software. It creates encrypted containers (file-hosted volumes) or encrypts entire partitions or drives, providing on-the-fly encryption.VeraCrypt supports multiple encryption algorithms and can create hidden volumes for plausible deniability.
PARAMETERS
-t, --text
Use text user interface-c, --create
Create a new volume-k, --keyfiles FILE
Use keyfile for decryption-d, --dismount
Dismount a volume--random-source FILE
Source of random data for volume creation-p, --password PASSWORD
Specify password (less secure)
INSTALL
sudo pacman -S veracrypt
nix profile install nixpkgs#veracrypt
CAVEATS
Forgetting password or losing keyfile results in permanent data loss. Volume creation can be slow. Some features require root privileges.
HISTORY
VeraCrypt is a fork of the discontinued TrueCrypt project, continuing development with security improvements and new features.
SEE ALSO
cryptsetup(8)
