FileVault on Mac: What It Is & Should You Enable It?

FileVault disk encryption is a native macOS feature that is supposed to add a layer of security to your Mac. But what does FileVault actually do, and should you enable FileVault disk encryption on your MacBook?

In this video, Emilio Aguero of @TechWithEmilio explains the role of FileVault for your Mac and shows you how to set it up. We’ll talk about things like:

- what FileVault does and how it helps secure your Mac
- the downsides of using FileVault disk encryption
- our opinion on whether you should enable FileVault or turn it off
- setting up FileVault disk encryption with your iCloud account vs a recovery key

If you want to dig deeper, check out the article on our blog: https://moonlock.com/what-is-filevault. It also answers questions like:

- How do I fix FileVault if it gets stuck?
- What to do if I’ve lost my FileVault recovery key?
- How to unlock my Mac with a recovery key?

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And to help you navigate the video, here are the key chapters and time codes:

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - What Is FileVault?
01:49 - Should I Enable FileVault?
02:14 - Turn On FileVault on Mac
03:28 - Set Up FileVault with iCloud
04:28 - Set Up FileVault with Recovery Key