How to retrieve your Bitlocker recovery key
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Last Update 7 bulan yang lalu
What is BitLocker?
BitLocker is Microsoft's full-disk encryption feature built into Windows. It protects your data by encrypting entire drives. A BitLocker recovery key is a 48-digit numerical code (e.g., 123456-123456-123456-123456-123456-123456-123456-123456) that allows you to unlock and access an encrypted drive if:
- You forget your PIN/password.
- The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) detects hardware changes.
The system enters recovery mode due to failed authentication attempts.
- You take the storage drive out and wish to read it from a different device.
This key is automatically generated when "Device Encryption" is enabled and is critical for data recovery.
How to retrieve your Bitlocker Recovery Key
You can retrieve your Bitlocker Recovery key from your Microsoft Account (applicable for personal devices).
- Go to: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey
(You may also use this Short URL: https://aka.ms/myrecoverykey) - Sign in with the same Microsoft account used on the locked PC.
- Find your device in the list.
Copy the 48-digit recovery key.
