How do I mount and dismount volumes using VeraCrypt?

VeraCrypt is a third-party application to create encrypted virtual folders to store data securely.

Download VeraCrypt

  1. Start Veracrypt. Select any drive letter (Windows) or number (Mac).
    VeraCrypt Screenshot of Selecting Letter Drive and Mounting
  2. Now click on Select File and browse to the location of the encrypted volume. If you did not already create one, click here. Click Mount.  Enter the password for the encrypted file. Click Ok.
    VeraCrypt Enter Password Screenshot

You will be able to access your encrypted files as if there were in a USB drive.

When you are finished working on files that are to be encrypted, remember to click the Dismount button.

VeraCrypt Mounted Drive Screenshot