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OS X Lion, Lion Server: About the FileVault 2 Login window message

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Learn about the Login window message when FileVault 2 is enabled.

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The default FileVault Login window message may be different than the regular Login window message if:

  • the Login window message is configured using the command line.
  • the Login window message is configured using managed preferences, such as Workgroup Manager or Profile Manager.


To configure the FileVault 2 Login window message:

  1. In System Preferences, click Security & Privacy.
  2. Click the General tab, then click the checkbox to enable the "Show a message when the screen is locked" option.
  3. Enter your message in the text field.

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