User Manual Q&AAnswer
Nov 26, 2025 - 08:47 AM
To securely encrypt and protect your data on the Seagate Lyve Drive Shuttle, you can follow these steps outlined in the user manual:
1. **Create a Password:**
- During the initial setup, you will be prompted to create a password for the device. A minimum of 6 characters is required.
- To create a strong password, combine numbers, special characters, and upper and lower case letters. Avoid predictable sequences or repeated characters.
- Store your password in a safe place as it cannot be recovered, not even by Seagate.
2. **Change Password:**
- If you wish to change your current password:
- On the Home screen, tap the Menu icon, then select Settings and Change Password.
- Enter your current password, then enter and confirm your new password.
3. **Unlock and Lock Device:**
- To unlock the device:
- Connect the power cable to power on the device.
- Enter your password and tap Unlock.
- To lock the device:
- On the Home screen, tap the Menu icon, then select Lock.
4. **Enhanced Encryption:**
- Seagate Secure™ provides industry-standard AES-based hardware encryption to keep your data safe.
- The data stored on the Lyve Drive Shuttle is securely encrypted and can only be accessed with the correct password.
By following these steps, you can effectively set up password protection and hardware encryption on your Seagate Lyve Drive Shuttle to ensure the security of your data.
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