Operation Manual

Volume Clones

Never create a new VeraCrypt volume by cloning an existing VeraCrypt volume. Always use the

VeraCrypt Volume Creation Wizard to create a new VeraCrypt volume. If you clone a volume and

then start using both this volume and its clone in a way that both eventually contain different data,

then you might aid cryptanalysis (both volumes will share a single key set). This is especially critical

when the volume contains a hidden volume. Also note that plausible deniability (see section

Plausible Deniability) is impossible in such cases. See also the chapter How to Back Up Securely.

Additional Security Requirements and Precautions

In addition to the requirements and precautions described in this chapter (Security Requirements

and Precautions), you must follow and keep in mind the security requirements, precautions, and

limitations listed in the following chapters and sections:



How to Back Up Securely

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Limitations



Security Model



Security Requirements and Precautions Pertaining to Hidden Volumes



Plausible Deniability