From 0cca8735cc5c2b101852d90537c4a09476940df2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benedikt Rollik Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:55:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] docs(aps): add filevault warning --- pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx | 11 ++++++++++- .../how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini.mdx | 4 ++++ .../apple-silicon/how-to/connect-to-mac-mini-ssh.mdx | 6 +++++- .../troubleshooting/cant-connect-using-vnc.mdx | 4 ++++ 4 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx b/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx index c3c7882d62..a2ec37f2b0 100644 --- a/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx +++ b/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx @@ -58,4 +58,13 @@ Each Mac mini can have one IPv4 address and one IPv6 subnet (`/128`). ## Compatibility and integration ### Are Mac minis compatible with Private Networks? -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/). \ No newline at end of file +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/). + +### Can I enable FileVault on a hosted Mac mini? +[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. + +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. + + + Enabling FileVault 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. + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini.mdx b/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini.mdx index fe00d57012..682c174cd1 100644 --- a/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini.mdx +++ b/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini.mdx @@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ The macOS on your Mac mini uses the VNC protocol with additional Apple-specific Remote desktop allows you to visualize the graphical screen output of a remote computer and interact with it using your local keyboard and mouse. The VNC protocol is platform-independent, supporting Linux, Windows, and macOS, ensuring a seamless connection experience regardless of your operating system. + + [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. + + - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing actions in the intended Organization diff --git a/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/connect-to-mac-mini-ssh.mdx b/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/connect-to-mac-mini-ssh.mdx index 4702079095..17c5a9987d 100644 --- a/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/connect-to-mac-mini-ssh.mdx +++ b/pages/apple-silicon/how-to/connect-to-mac-mini-ssh.mdx @@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ import image2 from './assets/scaleway-apple-silicon-ssh.webp' 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). + + [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. + + - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization @@ -33,7 +37,7 @@ You can connect directly to the terminal of your Mac mini using the SSH protocol -4. Open your terminal application and use the SSH command provided on the **Overview** page to connect. +4. Open your terminal application and use the SSH command provided on the **Overview** page to connect. - The SSH command will be in the format: ```sh ssh your_mac_mini_username@ diff --git a/pages/apple-silicon/troubleshooting/cant-connect-using-vnc.mdx b/pages/apple-silicon/troubleshooting/cant-connect-using-vnc.mdx index 50f16a77d6..c21a9f7648 100644 --- a/pages/apple-silicon/troubleshooting/cant-connect-using-vnc.mdx +++ b/pages/apple-silicon/troubleshooting/cant-connect-using-vnc.mdx @@ -43,6 +43,10 @@ If `ping` fails: - Try [rebooting the server](/apple-silicon/how-to/reboot-mac-mini/). - If the server was forced to shut down, wait 24 hours for automatic restart. + + [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. + + #### Verify the VNC connection Run the following command: ```sh From ccb78e454ae26bee164cb01d656e3b7c51dae090 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benedikt Rollik Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:06:05 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] docs(aps): update wording --- pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx | 4 ---- 1 file changed, 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx b/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx index a2ec37f2b0..0b0e9cbb36 100644 --- a/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx +++ b/pages/apple-silicon/faq.mdx @@ -64,7 +64,3 @@ Yes, you can now activate the Private Networks feature on your Mac mini, and att [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. 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. - - - Enabling FileVault 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. - \ No newline at end of file