# cryptsetup-convert - converts the device between LUKS1 and LUKS2 format - man(8) - [phpMan]

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## NAME
       cryptsetup-convert - converts the device between LUKS1 and LUKS2 format

## SYNOPSIS
       **cryptsetup _**convert_ **--type <format> [<options>] <device>**

## DESCRIPTION
       Converts the device between LUKS1 and LUKS2 format (if possible). The conversion will not be
       performed if there is an additional LUKS2 feature or LUKS1 has unsupported header size.

       Conversion (both directions) must be performed on inactive device. There must not be active
       dm-crypt mapping established for LUKS header requested for conversion.

       The **--type **option is mandatory with the following accepted values: _luks1_ or _luks2_.

       **WARNING: **The _convert_ action can destroy the LUKS header in the case of a crash during
       conversion or if a media error occurs. Always create a header backup before performing this
       operation!

       **<options> **can be [--header, --type, --disable-locks].

## OPTIONS
### --type <device-type>
           Specifies required device type, for more info read _BASIC_ _ACTIONS_ section in
           [**cryptsetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/cryptsetup/8/markdown).

### --header <device or file storing the LUKS header>
           Use a detached (separated) metadata device or file where the LUKS header is stored. This
           option allows one to store ciphertext and LUKS header on different devices.

           For commands that change the LUKS header (e.g. _luksAddKey_), specify the device or file
           with the LUKS header directly as the LUKS device.

### --disable-locks
           Disable lock protection for metadata on disk. This option is valid only for LUKS2 and
           ignored for other formats.

           **WARNING: **Do not use this option unless you run cryptsetup in a restricted environment
           where locking is impossible to perform (where /run directory cannot be used).

### --batch-mode, -q
           Suppresses all confirmation questions. Use with care!

           If the --verify-passphrase option is not specified, this option also switches off the
           passphrase verification.

### --debug or --debug-json
           Run in debug mode with full diagnostic logs. Debug output lines are always prefixed by **#**.

           If --debug-json is used, additional LUKS2 JSON data structures are printed.

### --version, -V
           Show the program version.

### --usage
           Show short option help.

### --help, -?
           Show help text and default parameters.

## REPORTING BUGS
       Report bugs at **cryptsetup mailing list **<<cryptsetup@lists.linux.dev>> or in **Issues project**
       **section **<<https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/issues/new>>.

       Please attach output of the failed command with --debug option added.

## SEE ALSO
       **Cryptsetup FAQ **<<https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/wikis/FrequentlyAskedQuestions>>

       [**cryptsetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/cryptsetup/8/markdown), [**integritysetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/integritysetup/8/markdown) and [**veritysetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/veritysetup/8/markdown)

## CRYPTSETUP
       Part of **cryptsetup project **<<https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/>>.

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