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What is a MediaSeal Volume?

Modified on: 2026-10-12 16:44:39 +0100

The MediaSeal Volume is the mounted location where you access files in folders connected to MediaSeal File System. Those connected folders are called Mapped Directories.

Files in mapped folders appear in the MediaSeal Volume. Open protected files from the volume so MediaSeal can apply its access and decryption process. Opening a protected file directly from its original folder in Finder is blocked.

The volume must be Active to use it. If it is Inactive, activate it in the MediaSeal File System window. For details about connecting folders, see What is a mapped folder, and why do I need one?.

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