How to read an exFat encrypted external drive on Mac?

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sleepy_panda
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How to read an exFat encrypted external drive on Mac?

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I attached an external drive via usb to my TVS-672XT, formatted it as exFat with encryption, then ran a backup to it.

When I attach the drive to Linux I’m prompted for the encryption password and after entering it I can read all the backed up data fine. However, when I attach the drive to a Mac the prompt says “The disk inserted was not readable by this computer”.

Does anyone know how I can decrypt this drive when attaching it to a Mac so that the drive can be recognised and the data can be accessed?
TVS-672XT (8Gb)
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Re: How to read an exFat encrypted external drive on Mac?

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a bit older .. but unless something has changed .. not supported

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7624081
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Re: How to read an exFat encrypted external drive on Mac?

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That's a shame. Is it possible to use veracrypt containers on an external drive with QNAP? I couldn't find a way within QTS to mount a veracrypt container.
TVS-672XT (8Gb)
Firmware: Version 5.0.0.1850
Seagate Iron Wolf drives (raid 5)
Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe™ M.2 SSD (raid 1) [for system + vms]
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Re: How to read an exFat encrypted external drive on Mac?

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Can someone from QNAP please respond? I either need to be able to mount a drive created in veracrypt on my QNAP TS673 (trying to mount one created on a QNAP TR-004 and other devices), or I will have to return the unit.

The 16-character limit on QNAP encryption for external storage is pathetic, otherwise I would just use it.
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Re: How to read an exFat encrypted external drive on Mac?

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Qnap does not read this forum..so they will not respond

Ask them via ticket
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