Bitlocker Recovery Key Azure Ad
Keys are not stored for Entra ID registered devices (workplace-joined) or personal Microsoft accounts.
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|--------------| | | Pro, Enterprise, or Education (version 1703 or later) | | Device join type | Entra ID joined or Hybrid Entra ID joined | | BitLocker configuration | Enabled via Control Panel, Settings, or MDM policy | | User permissions | Global Admin, Cloud Device Admin, Intune Admin, or Helpdesk Admin (for retrieval) | | Network | Device must be able to reach https://enterpriseregistration.windows.net |
: Go to aka.ms/aadrecoverykey or myaccount.microsoft.com. bitlocker recovery key azure ad
via Group Policy or Intune:
For devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), BitLocker recovery keys are typically stored automatically in the cloud during the encryption process. You can retrieve these keys through several administrator portals or personal user account pages. Ru Campbell MVP +1 How to Retrieve a Recovery Key For Administrators Administrators can find keys for any managed device via the following portals: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Portal : Navigate to Keys are not stored for Entra ID registered
# Force upload of recovery key to Entra ID Reset-BitLockerAutoUnlock -MountPoint "C:" manage-bde -protectors -add C: -recoverypassword
quarterly on a non-production device.
To integrate BitLocker with Azure AD, follow these steps: