gocryptfs:tldr:325d3

gocryptfs: Initialize an encrypted filesystem.

gocryptfs

$ gocryptfs -init ${path-to-cipher_dir}

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The command "gocryptfs -init ${path-to-cipher_dir}" is used to initialize a new encrypted directory using the "gocryptfs" tool.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

"gocryptfs" is the name of the command or executable that is being called. It refers to the "gocryptfs" tool, which is used for creating encrypted directories on Linux systems.
"-init" is an option or flag that is passed to the "gocryptfs" command. This option tells the command that it should initialize a new encrypted directory.
"${path-to-cipher_dir}" is a placeholder that represents the actual path where the encrypted directory (also known as the cipher directory) will be created. This should be replaced with the desired path on your system.

When you execute this command with the actual path to the cipher directory, the "gocryptfs" tool will create a new encrypted directory at the specified location. It will generate the necessary encryption keys and configuration files to start using the encrypted directory for secure storage of files and folders.

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.

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