Use a YubiKey challenge-response at system startup to open a LUKS-encrypted disk volume.
CryptSetup
Cryptsetup and LUKS provide open-source disk encryption, including full-disk encryption.

About CryptSetup
Cryptsetup and LUKS provide open-source disk encryption, including full-disk encryption.
CryptSetup is a website in our Desktop & OS Privacy collection, part of the Privacy & Security directory. It runs in your web browser, so there's nothing to install.
People usually find CryptSetup when they’re looking for privacy and encryption.
Not quite what you need? Close alternatives include Yubikey Full Disk Encryption, Tomb, and macOS Privacy Guide — compare them below.
CryptSetup at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Desktop & OS Privacy
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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