fscrypt:tldr:c314c
fscrypt: Enable filesystem encryption for a directory.
$ fscrypt encrypt ${path-to-directory}
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The command "fscrypt encrypt ${path-to-directory}" is used to encrypt a directory using the "fscrypt" utility.
Here's how the command works:
- "fscrypt" is the name of the utility or program.
- "encrypt" is the specific action or command you want to perform using the utility.
- "${path-to-directory}" represents the path or location of the directory you want to encrypt.
When you run this command, the "fscrypt" utility will be invoked and it will encrypt the directory specified by "${path-to-directory}". The encryption process will typically involve using a user-provided passphrase or key to encrypt the directory's contents, making them inaccessible without proper decryption.
It's important to note that "fscrypt" relies on the Filesystem Encryption (fscrypt) feature provided by some Linux filesystems, such as ext4 and f2fs. Therefore, this command will only work on Linux systems where the kernel and filesystem support fscrypt.
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.