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_]

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)

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.