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How can I change the recovery key for FileVault?
If you want to change the recovery key used to encrypt your startup disk, turn off FileVault in Security & Privacy preferences. You can then turn it on again to generate a new key and disable all older keys.
Can a linked iCloud account enable FileVault?
When enabling FileVault using the GUI (System Preferences < Security & Privacy < FileVault), it is possible to configure a linked iCloud account which can be leveraged for lost password Will enabling FileVault convert my HFS+ disk to APFS?
How to set up FileVault on Apple Computer?
Turn on and set up FileVault 1 Choose Apple menu () > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. 2 Click the FileVault tab. 3 Click , then enter an administrator name and password. 4 Click Turn On FileVault. More
How to use recovery keys with Intel-based Mac?
A key pair is generated, and a file named FileVaultMaster.keychain is saved to your desktop. Copy this file to a secure location, such an encrypted disk image on an external drive. This secure copy is the private recovery key that can unlock the startup disk of any Intel-based Mac set up to use the FileVault master keychain.
Do you need a password to use FileVault?
FileVault requires that you log in every time your Mac starts up, and no account is permitted to log in automatically. If you forget your account password or it doesn’t work, you might be able to reset your password. If you want to change the recovery key used to encrypt your startup disk, turn off FileVault in Security & Privacy preferences.
How to use FileVault 2 on a Mac?
FileVault 2 is available in OS X Lion or later . When FileVault is turned on, your Mac always requires that you log in with your account password. Choose Apple menu () > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the FileVault tab. Click , then enter an administrator name and password.
How to encrypt the startup disk on a Mac?
Click the FileVault tab. Click , then enter an administrator name and password. Click Turn On FileVault. If other users have accounts on your Mac, you might see a message that each user must type in their password before they will be able to unlock the disk.