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I have an encrypted backup of time capsule machine. I have the file but I do not have the key. I would like to restore the encrypted file or unencrypted the file so that I can get my files. How can I achieve this ?
MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.6
If you do find the encryption key or password, the steps for restoring files and data from the Time Machine backup are laid out in this guidance from Apple: Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support
AFAIK, there are no other steps involved other than supplying the encryption password or key whenever prompted. Perhaps another user can provide some detail about this.
There is no way to access the encrypted data on that TM backup without the encryption password.
If you want to avoid this situation in the future, either don't use encryption or don't forget the password or lose the encryption key - write it down.
You’ll need the password/key to decrypt.
You will have to come up with the correct key to decrypt the drive.
Encryption was invented to prevent access to data without a key or password.
There's no workaround. This is by design.
Without the key... you don't.
If I got the key how can I decrypt it. Are there any steps to restore ?
I got the key how can I decrypt it. Are there any steps to restore ?
Go here Official Apple Support and search for your answer.
Unencrypted the backup
