FAQs
If you set up your device and turn on BitLocker yourself, your recovery key will be in your Microsoft account. Open a web browser on any other device, and type the following URL into the address bar: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey. You'll find your BitLocker recovery key there.
Where do I find my BitLocker recovery key? ›
In your Microsoft account: Open a web browser on another device. Go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey to find your recovery key. Tip: You can sign into your Microsoft account on any device with internet access, such as a smartphone.
How do I get my BitLocker recovery key without a key? ›
Open Command Prompt: Press the Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)”. Input command: Input “manage-bde -protectors -get ” in the command, replacing “ ” with the actual letter of the encrypted BitLocker drive. Find Recovery Key: Notice the 48-digit recovery key displayed on your screen.
Is a BitLocker recovery key just numbers? ›
BitLocker Recovery Keys are all numeric. If you are unable to type letters in the recovery key box, it is because BitLocker recovery keys consist of 48 numbers and do not contain characters. If you are still unable to type in the recovery key box, try pressing the fn+num lock key at the same time.
Why is my computer asking for a BitLocker recovery key? ›
Whenever you connect a drive to your PC and it is detected in the boot list, BitLocker will ask for the recovery key. If you're not connecting any devices and it keeps asking for the recovery key, it is because the boot support for Preboot for TBT and USB-C/TBT is turned on by default.
How to reset a laptop without BitLocker recovery key? ›
- From inside Windows Setup, press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt window.
- Type diskpart and press the enter key.
- Type list disk (look for your disk number, check the size of the disk)
- Type select disk <disk number>. ...
- Type clean.
- Type convert gpt.
- Close the command prompt window.
If you are unable to locate a required BitLocker recovery key and are unable to revert a configuration change that might have caused it to be required, you must reset your device using one of the Windows 10 recovery options. Resetting your device removes all your files.
Where do I find the BitLocker recovery key as an admin? ›
View recovery keys
- In a browser, go to the Microsoft Intune admin center.
- In the admin center, select Devices and then All Devices.
- Select a device that's synced from Configuration Manager via tenant attach.
- Select Recovery keys in the device menu. ...
- To display a recovery key for a drive, select Show recovery key.
If you do not have the BitLocker password and recovery key, you need to format the encrypted drive to remove the encryption or turn to third-party tools, such as Passware Kit, Elcomsoft Forensic Disk Decryptor, or Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery.
How do I get my computer out of BitLocker Recovery? ›
The easiest way to bypass the BitLocker recovery screen is to enter the correct recovery key. Most users save their recovery keys in their USB drives. Thus, we also suggest you check your USB drive and check whether you can bypass the screen. If you can't find the BitLocker recovery key, contact your administrator.
BitLocker Recovery Key Issue
Solutions: To resolve BitLocker recovery key issues, try to locate the recovery key, store it in a secure location, and regularly back up the key to prevent loss. If the recovery key is lost, it may be necessary to reformat the hard drive and start the encryption process from scratch.
How to generate BitLocker recovery key? ›
Steps to retrieve the BitLocker recovery key from your Microsoft account
- Go to the Microsoft website and sign in with your email and password.
- Go to the 'Devices' page of your account.
- Look for the device you enabled BitLocker encryption on.
- Select it and click 'Manage BitLocker'. The associated key should appear.
Press Windows Start button. Type bitlocker. Click Manage BitLocker to enter the BitLocker Drive Encryption menu. Select Turn off BitLocker to proceed with decryption.
How to find recovery key apple? ›
As long as you remember your Apple ID password and still have access to one of your trusted devices, you can sign in and create a new Recovery Key. Go to your Apple ID account page. Sign in with your password and trusted device. In the Security section, click Edit > Replace Lost Key.
