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How to Find, Save, and Use Your BitLocker Recovery
How to Find, Save, and Use Your BitLocker Recovery
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Jul 13, 2025
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BitLocker protects your data by encrypting your entire drive, making it unreadable without proper authentication. If your computer detects unauthorized changes, it may lock your drive and request the recovery key. Without this key, you could lose access to your files permanently.
Where to Find Your BitLocker Recovery Key
Here are common places where your recovery key might be stored:
Microsoft Account:
Visit https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey and sign in with the account you used during setup.
USB Drive:
If you saved the key to a USB, insert the USB into your locked PC and follow the prompts.
Printout or File:
You may have printed the key or saved it as a text file when BitLocker was enabled.
Azure Active Directory Account:
Business users might find their key linked to their organization's IT account.
Final Tips
Always store your BitLocker Recovery Key in a safe location. Consider saving it in multiple places—like your Microsoft account and a USB drive—to ensure easy access in emergencies.
Understanding and safeguarding your BitLocker Recovery Key ensures your encrypted data stays protected and accessible when you need it most.
Last Edited by printer media on Jul 13, 2025 9:04 PM
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