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You can also open *VeraCrypt* encrypted volumes in Tails. *VeraCrypt* is a disk encryption tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux. [[See our documentation about *VeraCrypt*.|veracrypt]]
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Choose **Apps ▸ Utilities ▸ Disks** to open the *Disks* utility.
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The *Disks* utility lists all the current storage devices on the left side of the screen.
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1. Check that the description of the device on the right side of the screen
corresponds to your device: its brand, its size, etc.
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<h2 id="formatting">Formatting the device</h2>
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If you want to overwrite all data on the device, choose **Overwrite existing data with zeroes** in the **Erase** menu.
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<div class="caution">
<p>Overwriting existing data does not erase all data on flash
memories, such as USB sticks and SSDs (Solid-State Drives).</p>
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<p>See the [[limitations of file deletion|doc/encryption_and_privacy/secure_deletion#spare]].</p>
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Choose **Compatible with all systems and devices (MBR/DOS)** in the **Partitioning** menu.
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Click **Format**.
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In the confirmation dialog, make sure that the device is correct.
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Now the schema of the partitions in the middle of the screen shows an empty device:
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[[!img empty_device.png class="screenshot" alt="Free Space 123 GB"]]
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1. Configure the various settings of your new partition in the
partition creation assistant:
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**Partition Size**: you can create a partition on the whole device or only on part of it.
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In the example below, we are creating a partition of 4.0 GB on a device of 8.1 GB.
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In the **Format Volume** dialog:
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**Volume Name**
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You can give a name to the partition.
This name remains invisible until the partition is open but can help
you to identify it during use.
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**Erase**
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