How to Find My BitLocker Recovery Key?

Check your Microsoft account at https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

Look in Azure AD or Entra ID if the device is managed by your work or school

Check Active Directory if your organization stores recovery keys there

Search your printed documents for the 48-digit BitLocker recovery key

Check any saved text files, USB drives, or password managers where you may have stored it

Ask your IT administrator if the device is managed by an organization

Check the BitLocker setup records or backup locations you used when enabling BitLocker

If you used a work or school account, sign in to the organization’s device portal and look for the recovery key

Look for the recovery key in your Microsoft account linked to the device

If you cannot find it, contact your organization’s support team or Microsoft support

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