17.7. Configuring the LUKS passphrase in the web console
If you want to add encryption to an existing logical volume on your system, you can only do so through formatting the volume.
Prerequisites
You have installed the RHEL 10 web console.
For instructions, see Installing and enabling the web console.
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The
cockpit-storagedpackage is installed on your system. - Available existing logical volume without encryption.
Procedure
- Log in to the RHEL 10 web console.
- In the panel, click Storage.
- In the Storage table, click the menu button for the storage device you want to encrypt and click .
- In the Encryption field, select the encryption specification, LUKS1 or LUKS2.
- Set and confirm your new passphrase.
- Optional: Modify further encryption options.
- Finalize formatting settings.
- Click Format.