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encfs:tldr:276b6
encfs: Initialize an encrypted filesystem with standard settings.
$ encfs --standard ${-path-to-cipher_dir} ${-path-to-mount_point}
try on your machine
This command creates an encrypted filesystem using EncFS.
Here is a breakdown of the command and its components:
encfs
is the command that invokes the EncFS program.--standard
is an option that specifies the desired way of creating an encrypted filesystem. In this case, it tells EncFS to use the standard mode.${-path-to-cipher_dir}
should be replaced with the actual path to the directory where you want to store the encrypted data. This is the location where the encrypted files will be stored on your system.${-path-to-mount_point}
should be replaced with the actual path to the directory where you want to access the decrypted files. This is the location where you will access and work with your files as if they were unencrypted.
Once you run this command, EncFS will create a virtual encrypted filesystem in the path specified by ${-path-to-cipher_dir}
and will mount it in the location specified by ${-path-to-mount_point}
. You can then access and work with the files in the ${-path-to-mount_point}
directory, and EncFS will automatically handle the encryption and decryption transparently, providing a secure environment for your files.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.