
What exactly is MOK in Linux for? - Unix & Linux Stack Exchange
Aug 13, 2019 · First, the MOK is created and prepared for installation while the OS is running, and a one-time password is created to protect the second phase of the installation process. Then, …
"Enroll MOK" dialog after the 1-st reboot when you install Linux …
Mar 24, 2021 · If you don't do the "Enroll MOK" on the next reboot right after running update-secureboot-policy --enroll-key, the enrollment procedure will be on hold, waiting for you to …
Security boot and mok password - Unix & Linux Stack Exchange
Nov 30, 2021 · The actual MOK will be located in /var/lib/shim-signed/mok/ directory once it has been created. It is a two-part cryptographic key: the public part, also called certificate, will be in …
About Secure Boot, MOK and NVRAM - Unix & Linux Stack Exchange
May 29, 2024 · The concept of MOK is not officially part of Microsoft's Secure Boot. It's implemented by Shim, a special loader that actually overrides the firmware's Secure Boot …
MOK Manager doesn't display when trying to add a new key
Feb 6, 2018 · sudo mokutil --import MOK.der where MOK.der is the output file from generating the key. When I reboot, I am greeted with a message: Press any key to run MOK Management. A …
Keyboard does not work in MokManager during key enrollment
Sep 7, 2020 · When I start the enrollment process, I enter a password into the dialog while Ubuntu is running and it schedules for the Mok Manager to run on next boot to continue the enrollment …
Signing a key via mokutil - Unix & Linux Stack Exchange
Dec 31, 2018 · It provides an extension scheme to Secure Boot: the shim.efi is signed by Microsoft, and it provides a second whitelist (MOK, Machine Owner's Key) that is reasonably …
Disable MOK password prompt, load GRUB immediately
Nov 29, 2023 · The MOK password prompt typically only runs once at initial machine set up. It is probably running more often because it has never succeeded. Typically the MOK password …
ubuntu - Are MOK (Machine Owner Key) deleted after OS reinstall …
Dec 10, 2022 · Some time ago I have installed Ubuntu 22.04 and installed proprietary nvidia drivers on it. That triggered creation of the new MOK (Machine Owner Key). In a meantime I …
kernel modules - Insmod causes key rejected by service - Unix
Jul 14, 2023 · Once you do that, the first phase of the MOK enrollment is done. To complete the MOK enrollment, you'll need to reboot. When you reboot, the shimx64.efi will detect that you …