On a printout you saved: Your recovery key may be on a printout that was saved when BitLocker was activated. If the device was set up or BitLocker protection was activated by another user, the recovery key may be in that user’s Microsoft account. For more, see Device encryption in Windows 10. If you have a modern device that supports automatic device encryption, the recovery key will most likely be in your Microsoft account. In your Microsoft account: Sign in to your Microsoft account on another device to find your recovery key: There are several places that your recovery key may be, depending on the choice that was made when activating BitLocker: Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?īitLocker ensured that a recovery key was safely backed up prior to activating protection. 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.