Re: When do any header interactions (read/write) occur?

On 7/7/23 16:04, Darek Hisc wrote:
> Do I understand correctly that the header is only needed when booting the OS + executing any cryptsetup commands?
> If I have a detached header on a USB flashdrive, can I remove this flashdrive from the computer during routine work on the computer?

Basically, yes.

For deactivation you do not need detached header; some status commands will print only active status (not detailed info).

All keyslot commands (obviously) and luksResume will need path to header, though.

Milan