Locating Your BitLocker Recovery Key

If your computer asks for your BitLocker recovery key, this video will help you find it. BitLocker encrypts your hard drive to protect your data, but sometimes it gets a little unhappy and needs a recovery key to decrypt the drive. Fortunately there are a number of places you might be able to find this key if you haven't got it to hand. ➡️ Check Azure Active Directory: https://myaccount.microsoft.com ➡️ Check Your Microsoft Account: https://account.microsoft.com/devices 🛒 Equipment used to make this video: The links below are affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase I may receive a commission. This doesn't affect the price, and helps support the channel. 📷 Sony Alpha A6400 (Camera) https://amzn.to/3S5xOKx 📷 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN (Lens) https://amzn.to/3Lft7M0 💡 Aputure Amaran 100d (Key Light) https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TzJ2 💡 Aputure Light Dome SE (Light Modifier / Soft Box) https://amzn.to/3LhPCjq 💡 Neewer Stick Lights (Green Screen Lights) https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TzJW 🎤 Deity V-Mic D3 Pro (Microphone) https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TzKq 💬 Follow Me https://twitter.com/AndrewMRQuinn Video timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - What is BitLocker? 2:43 - Easy Fixes 3:34 - Places to Find Your Recovery Key 3:55 - Active Directory Domain Services 4:45 - Azure Active Directory 5:36 - Your Microsoft Account 6:58 - How To Back Up Your Recovery Key #Windows10 #Windows11 #BitLocker #Recovery #Encryption