Editing Linux graphical encryption program (section)

===Create an encrypted container===

![Veracrypt options: an encrypted file container or an encrypted partition/drive ](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/10-min-800x499.jpeg)

Veracrypt options: an encrypted file container or an encrypted partition/drive

In the next screen, I suggest you use a standard _VeraCrypt_ volume but if you want more security, you can use the hidden volume option. I will choose to create a Standard VeraCrypt volume.

![Choose the Veracrypt volume type](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/11-min-800x494.jpeg)

Choose the Veracrypt volume type

In this section, you have to select where you want this encrypted volume to be located. Click on the _Select File_ button and set the place and name. After that, click on the _Next_ button.

![Set the Veracrypt Volume Location](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/12-min-800x501.jpeg)

Set the Veracrypt Volume Location

VeraCrypt provides several encryption algorithms like AES, Twofish or Camellia. I usually choose AES. This should be secure enough. Click on the _Next_ button.

![Select the algorithm encryption for the Veracrypt volume](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/13-min-800x497.jpeg)

Select the algorithm encryption for the volume

Now, you have to define the space of the container. Veracrypt shows you how much disk space is available and you can create a volume of this size or smaller. In my case, I will create a 1Gb volume.

![Define the Veracrypt volume size](https://averagelinuxuser.com/assets/images/posts/2019-02-26-linux-gui-encryption/14-min-800x495.jpeg)

Define the volume size