How do I create a VeraCrypt encrypted volume?

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

Download VeraCrypt

1. Click on Create Volume.
   
2. Select Create an encrypted file container.  Click Next.
   
3. Select Standard VeraCrypt Volume.  Click Next.
   
4. Browse to save the location in their personal network drive.  Suggested naming scheme: <username>-VC.  Click Save.  Click Next.
   
5. Default settings.  Encryption Algorithm: AES. Hash Algorithm: SHA-512. Click Next.
   
6. Set Volume Size to 5 GB. Click Next.
   
7. Create a password or passphrase.  It will only be known by you. Click Next.
   
8. Filesystem: exFAT.  Move mouse over window until the bar is green.  Click Format.
   
9. Exit.

Extra Security: Container is only encrypted when not in use.

Check Auto-dismount volume after no data has been read/written to it for 30 minutes. Click OK.

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