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If you have created an encrypted file but the volume which you selected for it needs expansion, is it from security standpoint fine to just use the available option "expand volume" to adjust the file's volume? Or is it for some reason better to create a totally new encrypted file with your desired larger volume?

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  • I can't think of any issues for #1, is there something in particular you are worried will happen? Dec 25, 2019 at 1:58
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Veracrypt for Linux doesn’t have an “expand volume”. This seems to be Windows only and from some quick googling may have significant reliability issues. I would suggest making a backup before trying this. If you have the space to make a backup, it might be easier and more reliable to simply make a new bigger container and move the files across.

The Drive Letters (A-Z) are mount points for Windows. Veracrypt does not care what letter you use.

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I know this is an old, old post but, in case this can help anyone, I used the steps to expand the container I had and had an issue. I used Tools, expand Volume and followed the steps and it seemed to work well. I mounted the container and the VeraCrypt console showed I mounted a 2.0TB container. However, when I opened it up in explorer, it still showed it as being 1.0TB. I went to see if I could expand it in Computer Management - Disk Management, but it was not there, so I could not do that. After 30 minutes, I opted to just create a new 2.0TB container and move everything over. Just FYI

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