---
name: "pam_basesystem"
section: "8"
platform: "macos"
package: "pam_modules"
version: "217.100.6"
release: "macOS 26.5"
platforms: ["macos"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/pam_basesystem"
---

# pam\_basesystem(8)

BaseSystem PAM module

## NAME

**pam\_basesystem** – BaseSystem PAM module

## DESCRIPTION

The BaseSystem PAM module facilitates unlocking FileVault in BaseSystem. This allows technologies like OpenSSH to unlock the FileVault protected data volumes using a username and password.

## HISTORY

This module first appeared in macOS 26 Tahoe.

## SEE ALSO

[sshd(8)](/sshd/8.md) [apple\_ssh\_and\_filevault(7)](/apple_ssh_and_filevault/7.md)