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How do I encrypt a disk in Big Sur ?

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

Posted on Nov 13, 2020 7:45 AM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2020 10:24 AM

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.

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Nov 21, 2020 10:24 AM in response to MarcelloM1973

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.

How do I encrypt a disk in Big Sur ?

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