Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> BitLocker Drive Encryption . From here, configure the and Removable Data Drives nodes. For the operating system drives, enable the Enable BitLocker policy and Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered . Most importantly, enable the policy **Store BitLocker recovery information in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)** . You can also choose to store the Recovery Password only or both the Recovery Password and Key Package.
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If the "BitLocker Recovery" tab isn't visible in ADUC, even with Advanced Features turned on, it's almost always because the BitLocker Recovery Tools (RSAT) aren't installed on the management computer. Install them using the commands listed in the Prerequisites section. get bitlocker recovery key from active directory
This guide covers the various methods to retrieve a BitLocker recovery key from Active Directory, ensuring you can regain access to your data quickly and securely. Prerequisites: Is the Key in AD?
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5) Deducting half a star only because it requires forethought to set up. Once configured, though, it’s one of the most satisfying IT “get out of jail free” cards you’ll ever use. Share public link If the "BitLocker Recovery" tab
Copy the 48-digit and provide it to the user. Method 2: Finding a Key Globally via the Domain Node
Your AD schema must be updated to support BitLocker attributes (standard in Windows Server 2008 and later). even with Advanced Features turned on
to automatically back up BitLocker recovery information to AD. Microsoft Learn Prerequisites for Retrieval
Get-ADObject -Filter objectClass -eq "msFVE-RecoveryInformation" -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword, distinguishedName | Where-Object $_."msFVE-RecoveryPassword" -like " $KeyID " | Select-Object distinguishedName, msFVE-RecoveryPassword
If the "BitLocker Recovery" tab does not appear in ADUC, you need to install the BitLocker Drive Encryption Administration Utilities via Server Manager or Windows Optional Features.
Before you can retrieve a key, a few key elements must be correctly configured in your environment. These prerequisites ensure the recovery information is properly stored and accessible.