Installing Arch Linux with BTRFS and Disk Encryption

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This will create a partition for you, with subvolumes for /, /home, /var/log, /var/cache/pacman/pkg, and /.snapshots.Once all the settings have been done, you can use the Install option to start the installation procedure.archinstall

Edit the pacman configuration using:Edit the pacman configuration using:

Do note that in some cases, you may not be able to boot from live USB with secure boot enabled. If that’s the case with you, disable secure boot first.

Edit the pacman configuration using:Edit the pacman configuration using:Edit the pacman configuration using:Enjoy Arch Linux with BTRFS and encrypted drive.Use the “Back” button to go to the installer main menu.

In the Network Configuration settings, select “Use NetworkManager” option.You should set your locale and keyboard settings. Here, if you are OK with the defaults, you can skip to the next setting.

Automatic selection of drivers for test system.
Driver packages

Selecting a desktop and pressing enter will bring you to the driver selection settings.

Available drivers are listed. Choose an item from the list.
Available drivers are listed
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Choose a partition type. Here, I am going with BTRFS partition. You can pick EXT4, a very well-tested file system, or XFS, f2fs etc.

Audio settings

You can enter the “Graphics driver” settings and decide appropriate driver packs.

Select Pipewire from the list of audio settings.
Select Pipewire

Kernel

🚧Do not forget the encryption password. If you do, you’ll lose access to the data on disk and formatting the entire operating system will be the only option for you.

Selecting linux and linux-lts kernel in arch linux archinstall script.
Kernel selection

Network Configuration

Now, you need to partition your disk. The archinstall has a neat mechanism to help you here.

Use NetworkManager for network settings.
Use NetworkManager

Additional Packages

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To change a setting, press the enter key to go inside and select individual items.Let’s say you select “Yes”.If you need to install additional packages to your system, you can do it at the installation stage itself.To connect to the network, use the command:

Specify additional package names to install those on the final system.
Specify additional packages

Optional Repositories

You will reach the login page. Enter the password to log in to your system.

Multilib and testing repo options.
Additional Repositories

Timezone

In the above screenshot, you can see the name of my Wi-Fi device is wlan0.

Timezone settings in archinstall script.
Timezone settings

Once you have made sure you have all the requirements, let’s install Arch Linux.

Start the actual install

station wlan0 connect "Network Name"

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By default, it is set to systemd-boot. This is a simple bootloader for those who expect simplicity.

Verify the configuration and confirm to start the installation procedure.
Confirm installation (Click to expand the image)

In the next dialog, use the TAB key to select your hard disk device and press the ENTER key.

Step 6: Post Installation

Legacy BIOS users should select the x86_64 BIOS option.

No chroot enter after installation script is finished.
No chroot enter

I am using the official archinstall script. Though a command line tool, this guided installer allows even a moderate system user to enjoy the “greatness” of Arch Linux.For this, pick “No” for BTRFS default subvolumes.I will be going with the default English.

Enter the encryption password to unlock the system.
Enter encryption password

This will provide a list of countries. You can select a country near your location for a faster network.

Log into Arch Linux GNOME installation.
Log in to the system

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