You can create other encrypted volumes using <span class="application">LUKS</span> to encrypt, for example, another USB stick or an external hard disk. <span class="application">LUKS</span> is the standard for disk encryption in Linux.
You can also open <span class="application">VeraCrypt</span> encrypted volumes in Tails. <span class="application">VeraCrypt</span> is a disk encryption tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux. [[See our documentation about <span class="application">VeraCrypt</span>.|veracrypt]]
<p>We recommend choosing a long passphrase made of 5 to 7 random words. <a href="https://theintercept.com/2015/03/26/passphrases-can-memorize-attackers-cant-guess/">Learn about the maths behind memorizable and secure passphrases.</a></p>