Hi all, Noob here,

I have looked through the forum for similar question but couldn't answer, and SpaceInvader videos appear to be out of date perhaps, however i am simply trying to encrypt my first ever array, i have chosen XFS-Encrypted as the default file system and formatted the unmountable drives but getting the obvious missing encryption key error.

 

I can't find anywhere i should enter the passphrase as per the Space Invader videos?   

Any suggestions please? The manual just sends you to LUKS github

 

Thanks!

Edited June 24, 20215 yr by unraidbiff

I can't help with the actual question because I don't use full disk encryption on Unraid, but before you get deep into it, I feel obligated to ask a couple questions.

 

1. Why are you interested in encrypting your data?

2. Do you have current backups of all the data you wish to keep encrypted? Encryption greatly increases the risk of data loss. Do you have a plan to keep backup copies of all new encrypted data as it is generated?

HI Jonathan,

Yes i keep all backups of my data.

Encrytion is really to ensure that if i have a drive fail and need to return under warranty, that my data remains secure.

Can i ask what you mean by it increases the risk of data loss please?

1 minute ago, unraidbiff said:

Can i ask what you mean by it increases the risk of data loss please?

It may be difficult to repair the filesystem if it gets corrupted.

if that happens would the parity not recovery the disk?

Parity cannot fix filesystem corruption.

I also set up Encryption for my Array as well as all Cache pools some time ago... If i remember correctly, you will be asked to to choose a passphrase or set up a keyfile as soon as trying to start the array.

Edited June 24, 20215 yr by Turnspit

brilliant thanks turnspit!   my parity was building so i didnt have the array stopped and couldnt enter the passphrase.