How do I access my BitLocker recovery key

To access your BitLocker recovery key, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Microsoft Account: You mentioned that you logged into your Microsoft account but found no BitLocker key available. Ensure that you are checking the correct account that was used to set up BitLocker. You can access your recovery keys by visiting https://myaccount.microsoft.com, selecting the Devices tab, and then choosing your Windows device to view the BitLocker keys.
2. Other Storage Options: If the recovery key is not available in your Microsoft account, consider other places where it may have been saved:
   • Printed out or saved as a text file.
   • Stored on a USB drive.
   • Managed by your organization's IT department if your device is part of a corporate network.
3. Contact Support: If you still cannot find your recovery key, you may need to contact Microsoft support or your IT administrator for further assistance.
4. Using Recovery Options: If you have access to the recovery key, you can enter the 48-digit number when prompted on the BitLocker recovery screen to unlock your drive.

If you are unable to recover your key through these methods, you may need to consider data recovery options or resetting your device, which could result in data loss.

References:

• BitLocker recovery overview
• Prompted for BitLocker recovery key after installing updates to Surface UEFI or TPM firmware on Surface device
• BitLocker recovery process