macOS · Bash

Check FileVault Status on macOS

Checks whether FileVault disk encryption is on. Exits with an error if it is off.

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Last reviewed: November 6, 2026

CODE

Script

check-filevault-macos.sh

#!/bin/bash
status=$(fdesetup status)
echo "$status"
case "$status" in
  *"FileVault is On"*) exit 0 ;;
  *) exit 1 ;;
esac

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HOW IT WORKS

01
Add the script
In the Moftgate console, open Scripts > New script and paste the code.
02
Select the OS
Select macOS as the target operating system.
03
Test it
Run it on one test device first and read the output.
04
Roll out
Send it to all targets by group, profile or tag. Each device result is recorded separately.