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fdesetup

Set and retrieve FileVault related information. More information: https://www.unix.com/man-page/mojave/8/fdesetup/.
  • List current FileVault enabled users:
    sudo fdesetup list
  • Get current FileVault status:
    fdesetup status
  • Add FileVault enabled user:
    sudo fdesetup add -usertoadd user1
  • Enable FileVault:
    sudo fdesetup enable
  • Disable FileVault:
    sudo fdesetup disable

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