cryptsetup-luksHeaderBackup(8) — Linux manual page

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NAME

       cryptsetup-luksHeaderBackup - store a binary backup of the LUKS
       header and keyslot area

SYNOPSIS

       cryptsetup luksHeaderBackup --header-backup-file <file>
       [<options>] <device>

DESCRIPTION

       Stores a binary backup of the LUKS header and keyslot area.
       NOTE: Using '-' as filename writes the header backup to a file
       named '-'.

       <options> can be [--header, --header-backup-file,
       --disable-locks].

       WARNING: This backup file and a passphrase valid at the time of
       backup allows decryption of the LUKS data area, even if the
       passphrase was later changed or removed from the LUKS device.
       Also note that with a header backup you lose the ability to
       securely wipe the LUKS device by just overwriting the header and
       key-slots. You either need to securely erase all header backups
       in addition or overwrite the encrypted data area as well. The
       second option is less secure, as some sectors can survive, e.g.,
       due to defect management.

OPTIONS

       --batch-mode, -q
           Suppresses all confirmation questions. Use with care!

           If the --verify-passphrase option is not specified, this
           option also switches off the passphrase verification.

       --debug or --debug-json
           Run in debug mode with full diagnostic logs. Debug output
           lines are always prefixed by #.

           If --debug-json is used, additional LUKS2 JSON data
           structures are printed.

       --disable-locks
           Disable lock protection for metadata on disk. This option is
           valid only for LUKS2 and ignored for other formats.

           WARNING: Do not use this option unless you run cryptsetup in
           a restricted environment where locking is impossible to
           perform (where /run directory cannot be used).

       --header <device or file storing the LUKS header>
           Use a detached (separated) metadata device or file where the
           LUKS header is stored. This option allows one to store
           ciphertext and LUKS header on different devices.

           For commands that change the LUKS header (e.g. luksAddKey),
           specify the device or file with the LUKS header directly as
           the LUKS device.

       --header-backup-file <file>
           Specify file with header backup file.

       --help, -?
           Show help text and default parameters.

       --usage
           Show short option help.

       --version, -V
           Show the program version.

REPORTING BUGS

       Report bugs at cryptsetup mailing list
       <cryptsetup@lists.linux.dev> or in Issues project section
       <https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/issues/new>.

       Please attach output of the failed command with --debug option
       added.

SEE ALSO

       Cryptsetup FAQ
       <https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/wikis/FrequentlyAskedQuestions>

       cryptsetup(8), integritysetup(8) and veritysetup(8)

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