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External drive encryption question (kbin.social)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by g6d3np81@kbin.social to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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How should I do it if I want to...

  • Format external SSD to use with linux
  • Full drive encryption
  • Compatible with windows (temporarily)
  • Preferably do it with KDE GUI

Context: A linux noob. I got a new laptop earlier this year and uses it mainly for tinkering/playing with linux, get competent with it before dropping windows completely on my main desktop. There is a lot of stuff I want to move back and forth between those machines during this learning period.

My idea is to use an external SSD which when I'm done with windows, I can still use it to store work files or any sensitive stuff, so it will need encryption.

Saw a reddit thread saying I still need veracrypt, which I'm totally ok with on windows side but I prefer keeping everything simple on linux side (I only know it can be done without any extra package)

Extra question:
I can possibly store all works and sensitive data on encrypt external and leave root drive unencrypted. In that case, which file system should I use on which drive? Does it matter?

Thank you in advance.

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[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You might have a look at Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS).

[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

More specifically, the veracrypt compatibility, since they want Windows support.