I don't find the option to ENCRYPT a drive (before was in the right-click menu).
I noticed this when Time Machine told me that it was writing an ENCRYPTED file onto a NON-ENCRYPTED device... But I couldn't find how to encrypt it.
I understand that now all is encrypted?
What are my options?
iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.0
Hey MarcelloM1973,
Thanks for keeping us updated. Using Disk Utility you can encrypt external devices once formatted. Make sure you're following the steps listed in the article below. You can also test after formatting using safe mode if you run into complications.
Encrypt and protect a storage device with a password in Disk Utility on Mac
Start up your Mac in safe mode
Warm regards.
Hey MarcelloM1973,
Thanks for keeping us updated. Using Disk Utility you can encrypt external devices once formatted. Make sure you're following the steps listed in the article below. You can also test after formatting using safe mode if you run into complications.
Encrypt and protect a storage device with a password in Disk Utility on Mac
Start up your Mac in safe mode
Warm regards.
Hello MarcelloM1973,
Thanks for taking the time to reach out here in Apple Support Communities. We have a resource that can help. You can use FileVault to encrypt the information on your Mac with Big Sur in System Preferences. Take a look at the steps listed below.
Encrypt Mac data with FileVault
Cheers!
Thanks but I was interested to understand what had changed. Specially for external drives. Before Inhad the option to right click a newly formatted disk and press Encrypt. How does this work now? Thanks
Thanks. So now it can be done ONLY when formatting a new disk. Before I could right click on a disk icon I was already using and start to encrypt. Thanks
You're most welcome, MarcelloM1973.
Don't hesitate to reach back out here in Apple Support Communities if you run into any other complications.
Be well.
How do I encrypt a disk in Big Sur ?
