Editing Linux graphical encryption program (section)

=== Encrypting the volume===

To encrypt the volume, you need to generate some randomness by moving your mouse as random as possible in the next screen. So, wait until the bar is completely filled. Next, click on the _Format_ button.

![Encrypting the volume in Veracrypt](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/25-min-800x492.jpeg)

Encrypting the volume

You may also need to type your root password during this process.

![The administrator password may be required in Veracrypt](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/26-min-800x496.jpeg)

The administrator password is required

In the end, you should see the screen saying that the volume has been successfully created. So, you can start using this Linux graphical encryption program.

![Volume created successfully](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/27-min-800x494.jpeg)

Volume created successfully