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We can encrypt a particular folder (not the entire drive) on Ubuntu 22.04 using '''eCryptfs'''. This method allows you to mount a directory as an encrypted filesystem, so only users with the correct passphrase can access the data. Here's a step-by-step guide:
== Install eCryptfs Utilities ==
<pre>
apt install ecryptfs-utils
</pre>
== Prepare the Directory ==
Create a new, empty directory that you want to encrypt. Do not encrypt a directory that already contains data, as existing data will not be encrypted or may become inaccessible. Move any existing data out first.
<pre>
mkdir ~/myencryptedfolder
</pre>
== Mount the Directory as Encrypted ==
Mount the directory to itself with eCryptfs:
<pre>
#sudo mount -t ecryptfs ~/myencryptedfolder ~/myencryptedfolder
</pre>

Revision as of 09:47, 31 May 2025

Home > Ubuntu > Ubuntu 22.04 > Ubuntu 22.04 Specific folder Encryption

We can encrypt a particular folder (not the entire drive) on Ubuntu 22.04 using eCryptfs. This method allows you to mount a directory as an encrypted filesystem, so only users with the correct passphrase can access the data. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Install eCryptfs Utilities

apt install ecryptfs-utils

Prepare the Directory

Create a new, empty directory that you want to encrypt. Do not encrypt a directory that already contains data, as existing data will not be encrypted or may become inaccessible. Move any existing data out first. 

mkdir ~/myencryptedfolder

Mount the Directory as Encrypted

Mount the directory to itself with eCryptfs: 

#sudo mount -t ecryptfs ~/myencryptedfolder ~/myencryptedfolder
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