How to enable FileVault remotely in OS X Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt since the spring of 2008.

If FileVault is already enabled, you need to try a command-line solution instead. Launch Terminal and then copy and paste the following commands with a Return at the end. You will be prompted at ...

As I explained in our complete guide to FileVault 2, FileVault 2 lets Lion users encrypt their entire startup drive.When a Mac with FileVault enabled starts up or restarts, a special login screen ...

NB: Once you enable FileVault, it cannot be turned off until the first full encrypt has taken place. That first encryption can take time, depending on how much information you have on your Mac.

Even if you add a password back to that account, FileVault will be disabled for that account unless you specifically re-enable it. I'll walk you through the steps.

I foolishly enabled FileVault during setup of my brand new MBP. After spending hours updating, reinstalling software, and migrating profiles, I can't run partition my disk for Boot Camp because ...

FileVault is OS X's built-in data encryption technology, and when enabled, as with an unencrypted OS X volume you simply enter your account credentials to get into your system.

It’s still recommended that FileVault 2 gets enabled, so automatic log-in cannot be enabled. The only time you don’t want to use FileVault is for Macs in shared areas (school labs, etc.).

After you enable FileVault, you have two options for recovery: iCloud recovery or a recovery key. If you choose iCloud recovery, you’ll be able to use your Apple ID login to recover your account ...