Hello Jeroen, I think the answer you may be looking for is found here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/EncryptedHomeFolder
Hope this helps. Meanwhile, I will set the bug report as invalid. I do think, however, that the Ubuntu Documentation should include some information on this matter. ** Changed in: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-control-center in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1279766 Title: Not able to encrypt user's home folder when creating a new user To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-control-center/+bug/1279766/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs