Gnome Encfs Manager

How can I create a stash that permits hardlinks?

Asked by David

I am running a program that must create hardlinks to function. The data is stored on a GEncfsM mount. Attempts to create hardlinks on the mount are failing.

After a bit of reading I have discovered that EncFS defaults to an encryption system that makes hardlinks impossible, partly as a security measure. It is also apparently possible to create an EncFS stash that *does* permit hardlinks. I am aware this option is less secure, but I am happy to make a concession for this particular stash.

Is it possible to create such a stash via GEncfsM? Alternatively, if I set up the EncFS stash myself (e.g. from the command line), will GEncFSM be able to mount it?

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Best Moritz Molch (mmolch) said : 		#1

Thank you for your question.

You have to create the stash via the command line and import it afterwards. GEncfsM was never designed to replace the encfs CLI completely and the built-in stash creation is simply a small bonus.

Regards,
Moritz

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David (lofidevops) said : 		#2

Thanks Moritz Molch, that solved my question.