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docs(aps): add filevault warning (#5520)
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pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx

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## Compatibility and integration
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### Are Mac minis compatible with Private Networks?
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Yes, you can now activate the Private Networks feature on your Mac mini, and attach it to a Private Network so that it can securely communicate with other Scaleway resources. For full details, see the [Mac mini Private Networks documentation](/apple-silicon/how-to/use-private-networks/).
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Yes, you can now activate the Private Networks feature on your Mac mini, and attach it to a Private Network so that it can securely communicate with other Scaleway resources. For full details, see the [Mac mini Private Networks documentation](/apple-silicon/how-to/use-private-networks/).
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### Can I enable FileVault on a hosted Mac mini?
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[FileVault](https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/guide/mac-help/flvlt001/15.0/mac/15.0) is a macOS feature that encrypts your disk to protect your data. However, enabling FileVault requires entering a security key or password to unlock the disk and fully boot macOS. As a result, remote services such as Remote Desktop and SSH are unavailable until the key is entered.
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For a hosted Mac mini, this means remote connections cannot be established without physical access to the machine to input the FileVault security key or user password, making FileVault impractical for remotely managed systems.

pages/apple-silicon/how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini.mdx

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Remote desktop allows you to visualize the graphical screen output of a remote computer and interact with it using your local keyboard and mouse.
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The VNC protocol is platform-independent, supporting Linux, Windows, and macOS, ensuring a seamless connection experience regardless of your operating system.
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<Message type="important">
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[Enabling FileVault](/apple-silicon/faq/#can-i-enable-filevault-on-a-hosted-mac-mini) on a Mac encrypts the disk, preventing remote connections, such as Remote Desktop or SSH, until the FileVault security key or user password is entered. This requires physical access to the machine, making remote management unavailable until unlocked.
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</Message>
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<Requirements />
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- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
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- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing actions in the intended Organization

pages/apple-silicon/how-to/connect-to-mac-mini-ssh.mdx

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You can connect directly to the terminal of your Mac mini using the SSH protocol and your [SSH key](/organizations-and-projects/concepts/#ssh-key).
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<Message type="important">
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[Enabling FileVault](/apple-silicon/faq/#can-i-enable-filevault-on-a-hosted-mac-mini) on a Mac encrypts the disk, preventing remote connections, such as Remote Desktop or SSH, until the FileVault security key or user password is entered. This requires physical access to the machine, making remote management unavailable until unlocked.
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</Message>
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<Requirements />
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- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
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- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
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<Lightbox image={image2} alt="SSH command details in Scaleway console" />
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4. Open your terminal application and use the SSH command provided on the **Overview** page to connect.
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4. Open your terminal application and use the SSH command provided on the **Overview** page to connect.
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- The SSH command will be in the format:
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ssh your_mac_mini_username@<your_mac_mini_ip>

pages/apple-silicon/troubleshooting/cant-connect-using-vnc.mdx

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- Try [rebooting the server](/apple-silicon/how-to/reboot-mac-mini/).
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- If the server was forced to shut down, wait 24 hours for automatic restart.
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<Message type="important">
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[Enabling FileVault](/apple-silicon/faq/#can-i-enable-filevault-on-a-hosted-mac-mini) on a Mac encrypts the disk, preventing remote connections, such as Remote Desktop or SSH, until the FileVault security key or user password is entered. This requires physical access to the machine, making remote management unavailable until unlocked.
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</Message>
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#### Verify the VNC connection
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Run the following command:
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```sh

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