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## NAME
       cryptsetup-tcryptDump - dump the header information of a TCRYPT (TrueCrypt or VeraCrypt
       compatible) device

## SYNOPSIS
       **cryptsetup _**tcryptDump_ **[<options>] <device>**

## DESCRIPTION
       Dump the header information of a TCRYPT (TrueCrypt or VeraCrypt compatible) device.

       If the --dump-volume-key option is used, the TCRYPT device volume key is dumped instead of
       TCRYPT header info. Beware that the volume key (or concatenated volume keys if cipher chain
       is used) can be used to decrypt the data stored in the TCRYPT container without a passphrase.
       This means that if the volume key is compromised, the whole device has to be erased to
       prevent further access. Use this option carefully.

       **<options> **can be [--dump-volume-key, --key-file, --tcrypt-hidden, --tcrypt-system,
       --tcrypt-backup, --veracrypt (ignored), --disable-veracrypt, --veracrypt-pim,
       --veracrypt-query-pim, --cipher, --hash, --header, --verify-passphrase, --timeout].

       The keyfile parameter allows a combination of file content with the passphrase and can be
       repeated.

## OPTIONS
       **--hash, -h _**<hash-spec>_
           Specifies the passphrase hash. Applies to _plain_ and _loopaes_ device types only.

           For _tcrypt_ device type, it restricts checked PBKDF2 variants when looking for header.

       **--cipher, -c _**<cipher-spec>_
           Set the cipher specification string for _plain_ device type.

           For _tcrypt_ device type it restricts checked cipher chains when looking for header.

### --verify-passphrase, -y
           When interactively asking for a passphrase, ask for it twice and complain if both inputs
           do not match. Ignored on input from file or stdin.

       **--key-file, -d _**name_
           Read the passphrase from file.

           If the name given is "-", then the passphrase will be read from stdin. In this case,
           reading will not stop at newline characters.

           See section _NOTES_ _ON_ _PASSPHRASE_ _PROCESSING_ in [**cryptsetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/cryptsetup/8/markdown) for more information.

### --dump-volume-key, --dump-master-key (OBSOLETE alias)
           Print the volume key in the displayed information. Use with care, as the volume key can
           be used to bypass the passphrases, see also option --volume-key-file.

### --timeout, -t <number of seconds>
           The number of seconds to wait before timeout on passphrase input via terminal. It is
           relevant every time a passphrase is asked. It has no effect if used in conjunction with
           --key-file.

           This option is useful when the system should not stall if the user does not input a
           passphrase, e.g. during boot. The default is a value of 0 seconds, which means to wait
           forever.

### --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.

       **--tcrypt-hidden**, **--tcrypt-system**, **--tcrypt-backup**
           Specify which TrueCrypt on-disk header will be used to open the device. See _TCRYPT_
           section in [**cryptsetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/cryptsetup/8/markdown) for more info.

### --veracrypt
           This option is ignored as VeraCrypt compatible mode is supported by default.

### --disable-veracrypt
           This option can be used to disable VeraCrypt compatible mode (only TrueCrypt devices are
           recognized). Only for TCRYPT extension. See _TCRYPT_ section in [**cryptsetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/cryptsetup/8/markdown) for more
           info.

       **--veracrypt-pim**, **--veracrypt-query-pim**
           Use a custom Personal Iteration Multiplier (PIM) for VeraCrypt device. See _TCRYPT_ section
           in [**cryptsetup**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/cryptsetup/8/markdown) for more info.

### --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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