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FileVault external usb drive

I use Filevault to protect an external USB drive.

How do I edit the hint or change the password, etc?

Thanks.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 27, 2019 1:42 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2019 2:13 PM

Ccesena wrote:

I use Filevault to protect an external USB drive.
How do I edit the hint or change the password, etc?
Thanks.


See if this gets you anywhere: Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple .


if no, I suspect the thing to do is disable file vault on the external USB—then re-enable it in essence starting over w/ new psswd and hint.

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Dec 27, 2019 2:13 PM in response to Ccesena

Ccesena wrote:

I use Filevault to protect an external USB drive.
How do I edit the hint or change the password, etc?
Thanks.


See if this gets you anywhere: Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple .


if no, I suspect the thing to do is disable file vault on the external USB—then re-enable it in essence starting over w/ new psswd and hint.

FileVault external usb drive

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