🖥️cryptsetup

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the cryptsetup command with important options and switches using examples.

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# open encrypted partition /dev/sdb1 (reachable at /dev/mapper/backup)
cryptsetup open --type luks /dev/sdb1 backup

# open encrypted partition /dev/sdb1 using a keyfile (reachable at /dev/mapper/hdd)
cryptsetup open --type luks --key-file hdd.key /dev/sdb1 hdd

# close luks container at /dev/mapper/hdd
cryptsetup close hdd

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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command cryptsetup in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for cryptsetup without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for cryptsetup are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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