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Encrypting files on Ubuntu

  • 25-07-2025 01:32PM
    #1
    the O Reilly connection
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭


    Hi

    I'm interested in knowing what the best way is to encrypt files on Ubuntu? I was recommended Cryptkeeper but it appears it is now redundant. I am concerned about getting locked out of the files so I'm not sure which is best.

    Thank you



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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,240 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Give us more info. Are you looking to protect individual files (file level encryption), or for a protected folder with restricted access, or an archive of protected files (such as a zip), or would you be looking to setup a protected partition (full disk encryption)?



  • #3
    the O Reilly connection
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭the O Reilly connection


    The files I'm interested in protecting are PDFs, Folders, ZIP Folders and Libre Office Files.



  • #4
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,240 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Sounds Like you need an encrypted folder then. There are a few options but eCryptfs seems to be doable.

    I'll have a play here with eCryptfs over the weekend and see what its like in terms of portability.



  • #5
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,240 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Have a look at VeraCrypt, it seems functional, actively developed and easy to use from the desktop. eCryptfs needs to be run and mounted from the command-line, which can be a pain, but could be a second option.

    https://veracrypt.io/en/Home.html

    Method to use VeraCrypt:

    https://itsfoss.com/password-protect-folder-linux/



  • #6
    ItHurtsWhenIP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,241 ✭✭✭ItHurtsWhenIP


    +1 for VeraCrypt … it is really easy to use and offers many options.



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  • #7
    the O Reilly connection
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭the O Reilly connection


    I think I'll give that veracrypt a go. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks!



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