fdesetup MacOS command
The fdesetup command on MacOS is a powerful tool for managing FileVault, the built-in encryption feature that helps secure your data. With fdesetup, you can enable and disable FileVault, add users to encrypted volumes, check encryption status, and perform various other tasks related to FileVault management. By utilizing the fdesetup command, you can maintain the security of your data and ensure that it remains protected from unauthorized access.
fdesetup Syntax:
Section titled “fdesetup Syntax:”fdesetup [options] [parameters]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| enable | Enable FileVault on a specific user |
| status | Check the current status of FileVault |
| hasinstitutionalkey | Check if the system has an institutional key |
| changeuserpassword | Change the current user’s FileVault password |
| list | List the users that can unlock FileVault |
| remove | Remove a user from the list of FileVault users |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| username | The username of the user to interact with |
| recoverykey | The recovery key for FileVault |
| password | The user’s password for FileVault |
fdesetup bash Examples:
Section titled “fdesetup bash Examples:”Enable FileVault
Section titled “Enable FileVault”sudo fdesetup enableEnables FileVault encryption on the macOS system.
Add a User as an Enabled FileVault User
Section titled “Add a User as an Enabled FileVault User”sudo fdesetup add -inputplist <path_to_plist_file>Adds a user as an enabled FileVault user using a specified property list file.
Remove a User from FileVault
Section titled “Remove a User from FileVault”sudo fdesetup remove -user <username>Removes a user from FileVault using their username.
Get the List of Enabled FileVault Users
Section titled “Get the List of Enabled FileVault Users”sudo fdesetup listDisplays the list of users who are enabled to unlock the disk encrypted using FileVault.
Change the Recovery Key for FileVault
Section titled “Change the Recovery Key for FileVault”sudo fdesetup changerecovery -personalChanges the recovery key for FileVault using the personal recovery key option.
Suspend FileVault Encryption
Section titled “Suspend FileVault Encryption”sudo fdesetup suspendSuspends the FileVault encryption process on the macOS system.
How do I enable FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I enable FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS?”To enable FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup enableHow do I add a user as an additional FileVault-enabled user with fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I add a user as an additional FileVault-enabled user with fdesetup in MacOS?”To add a user as an additional FileVault-enabled user with fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup add -usertoadd usernameHow do I remove a user from being FileVault enabled using fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I remove a user from being FileVault enabled using fdesetup in MacOS?”To remove a user from being FileVault enabled using fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup remove -user usernameHow do I unlock FileVault using the recovery key with fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I unlock FileVault using the recovery key with fdesetup in MacOS?”To unlock FileVault using the recovery key with fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup authrestart -inputplistHow do I show FileVault status using fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I show FileVault status using fdesetup in MacOS?”To show FileVault status using fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup statusHow do I change the institutional recovery key with fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I change the institutional recovery key with fdesetup in MacOS?”To change the institutional recovery key with fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup changerecovery -institutional -inputplistHow do I list the enabled users for FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I list the enabled users for FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS?”To list the enabled users for FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup list -extendedHow do I disable FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I disable FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS?”To disable FileVault using fdesetup in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo fdesetup disableApplications of the fdesetup command
Section titled “Applications of the fdesetup command”- Enable FileVault
- Disable FileVault
- Add a user as a FileVault-enabled user
- Remove a user from FileVault
- Change the recovery key
- Display information about FileVault status, users, and keys
- Enable, disable, or instant user recovery
- Create a new FileVault-enabled user account
- Remove a user’s password from the list of allowed to unlock FileVault
- Change the personal recovery key