How to change Time Machine Password - Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted)

How may a Solid-state drive (SSD) Time Machine backup password be changed for a SSD formatted as "Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted)"?

I've created a workaround solution as the File > Change Password... option is grayed out for the format, Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted). The workaround is to Remove and Re-Enable the Backup Drive from Time Machine With New Password.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 6, 2021 7:16 PM

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