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My bitlocker recovery key isn’t there and I have no clue where it is

Zambia Payne 0 Reputation points
2026-06-12T13:12:55.37+00:00

Okay so my computer updates right and it says I need bitlocker key and I’m like okay sure I check the place where I need to check and it’s not there?? So I try and figure out if I need to check different accounts but the thing is I only have one Microsoft account. So like wat do I doIMG_5495

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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  1. DaveM121 888.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-12T13:45:50.6166667+00:00

    If your drive is encrypted with Bitlocker, the only place the Bitlocker Recovery key is automatically stored is on the associated Microsoft account on the link below, be sure to check any Microsoft account that may have been used on the PC and also any work or school account that may be linked to the PC.

    (Note, even if your device does not show on the Microsoft account, the Bitlocker Recovery Key may still be available on this link)

    https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

    Are you able to find the Bitlocker Recovery Key on any account that may have been used or linked to the laptop?

    If not, do you have a safe backup of your files, or use a cloud service like OneDrive to sync your files online.

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