How to Mount and Unmount encrypted folder in Ubuntu 18.04?
I made an encrypted folder in my Home Directory following this method https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
But now I can't understand how to mount this folder when I need. I tried using sudo mount -t ecryptfs /home/username/Secure /home/username/Secure But doesn't this just re-encrypt the folder? How do I mount and unmount it properly?
Initially I wanted a folder that will stay encrypted after I log in and will ask the password to mount (Prefereably in GUI). Please also suggest if there is an easier way in 18.04.
I saw some GUI method of doing it but those are mostly backdated.
18.04 mount encryption ecryptfs
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I made an encrypted folder in my Home Directory following this method https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
But now I can't understand how to mount this folder when I need. I tried using sudo mount -t ecryptfs /home/username/Secure /home/username/Secure But doesn't this just re-encrypt the folder? How do I mount and unmount it properly?
Initially I wanted a folder that will stay encrypted after I log in and will ask the password to mount (Prefereably in GUI). Please also suggest if there is an easier way in 18.04.
I saw some GUI method of doing it but those are mostly backdated.
18.04 mount encryption ecryptfs
asked Mar 10 at 0:56
BluebugBluebug
63
add a comment |
I made an encrypted folder in my Home Directory following this method https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
But now I can't understand how to mount this folder when I need. I tried using sudo mount -t ecryptfs /home/username/Secure /home/username/Secure But doesn't this just re-encrypt the folder? How do I mount and unmount it properly?
Initially I wanted a folder that will stay encrypted after I log in and will ask the password to mount (Prefereably in GUI). Please also suggest if there is an easier way in 18.04.
I saw some GUI method of doing it but those are mostly backdated.
18.04 mount encryption ecryptfs
asked Mar 10 at 0:56
BluebugBluebug
63
I made an encrypted folder in my Home Directory following this method https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
But now I can't understand how to mount this folder when I need. I tried using sudo mount -t ecryptfs /home/username/Secure /home/username/Secure But doesn't this just re-encrypt the folder? How do I mount and unmount it properly?
Initially I wanted a folder that will stay encrypted after I log in and will ask the password to mount (Prefereably in GUI). Please also suggest if there is an easier way in 18.04.
I saw some GUI method of doing it but those are mostly backdated.
18.04 mount encryption ecryptfs
18.04 mount encryption ecryptfs
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https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
That howtoforge page says:
When you do this for the first time, you will have to answer a few questions:
So, presumably, when you do it the second time it won't ask you "a few questions", but only one question: "Passphrase:"
answered Mar 10 at 1:12
RonJohnRonJohn
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Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
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https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
That howtoforge page says:
When you do this for the first time, you will have to answer a few questions:
So, presumably, when you do it the second time it won't ask you "a few questions", but only one question: "Passphrase:"
answered Mar 10 at 1:12
RonJohnRonJohn
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Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
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https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
That howtoforge page says:
When you do this for the first time, you will have to answer a few questions:
So, presumably, when you do it the second time it won't ask you "a few questions", but only one question: "Passphrase:"
answered Mar 10 at 1:12
RonJohnRonJohn
402310
Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
add a comment |
https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
That howtoforge page says:
When you do this for the first time, you will have to answer a few questions:
So, presumably, when you do it the second time it won't ask you "a few questions", but only one question: "Passphrase:"
answered Mar 10 at 1:12
RonJohnRonJohn
402310
https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/how-to-encrypt-directories-with-ecryptfs-on-ubuntu-16-04/
That howtoforge page says:
When you do this for the first time, you will have to answer a few questions:
So, presumably, when you do it the second time it won't ask you "a few questions", but only one question: "Passphrase:"
answered Mar 10 at 1:12
RonJohnRonJohn
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answered Mar 10 at 1:12
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answered Mar 10 at 1:12
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Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
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Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
Well no. That command actually asks all of those questions again and everytime which is confusing.
– Bluebug
Mar 10 at 13:05
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
@Bluebug you might be doing something wrong. help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/ecryptfs.html.en says the same thing as howtoforge.com. Best to edit your answer and show us how you encrypt it the first time, and then it asks the same questions again the second time.
– RonJohn
Mar 10 at 13:10
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