Microsoft - Finding BitLocker Key

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This document details how to find your Microsoft BitLocker recovery key through signing into your Microsoft account.

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Finding BitLocker Key

NOTE: This is for personal computers only. This will not work for University-owned machines.

  1. Sign into your Microsoft account using the following link: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey
  2. Sign into your Microsoft account. Verify your identity if prompted.
  3. You will be brought to a screen that looks like the following.  Your Recovery Key will be listed.

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This document details how to find your Microsoft BitLocker recovery key through signing into your Microsoft account.