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Finding your BitLocker recovery key in Windows 10

Applies to: Windows 10

If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you may be asked to provide it.

Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?


BitLocker ensured that a recovery key was safely backed up prior to activating protection. There are several places that your recovery key may be, depending on the choice that was made when activating BitLocker: