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I want to make a USB that is encrypted and has Ubuntu OS installed on it. I tried many different ways, but this is how far I came. 

I found this post: Installing Ubuntu on a LUKS encrypted USB thumb drive

I followed the guide but I don't know how to do the steps. I require assistance with the following tasks: booting in BIOS or UEFI Modes.

I've tried to find answers, but I'm not very smart at Linux, so I don't know what I'm doing. I just need some assistance.

BTW, another question is, after I finish the guide, will I be able to run the USB on, let's say, my other laptop, or only the PC it was installed on?

Thanks!

teyadora
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Install Ubuntu as Encrypted USB

Oops, I see I wrote the link you point to.

  • Unplug your internal drive, Plug in and boot a Live USB into the BIOS/UEFI mode you want the new install to boot with, then plug in the Target USB you want to install to.

  • Click the desktop icon to install Ubuntu.

  • Proceed with installation until you get to Installation type.

  • Select Advanced Features and click Use LVM... and Encrypt....

  • Complete the installation.

  • Plug in the internal drive, boot the USB and run sudo update-grub. If the version is 21.10 or earlier, any OS on the internal drive should be added to the new Ubuntu's GRUB boot menu.

Here is some info on making an encrypted Full install USB that boots in both BIOS and UEFI and should work on most Intel/AMD based computers. See: How to Make BIOS/UEFI Flash Drive with Full Disk Encryption

Let me know how I can assist.

C.S.Cameron
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