This guide covers the prerequisites, step-by-step methods, and security considerations for retrieving a BitLocker recovery key from AD.
PowerShell provides the most flexible retrieval, especially for scripting or large environments.
$computerName = "WS-10234" $computer = Get-ADComputer $computerName $recoveryInfo = Get-ADObject -Filter objectClass -eq 'msFVE-RecoveryInformation' -SearchBase $computer.DistinguishedName -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword, msFVE-RecoveryGuid get bitlocker recovery key from ad
# Load AD module Import-Module ActiveDirectory
If a computer is encrypted but the key is not in AD, back it up immediately: There are several ways to locate the 48-digit
This cmdlet queries AD directly.
There are several ways to locate the 48-digit recovery password depending on whether you have the computer name or just the Recovery Password ID. 1. Using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) This is the most common method for manual retrieval. Open ADUC ( dsa.msc ). Locate the specific computer object. Right-click the object and select Properties . Open ADUC ( dsa
To store and retrieve BitLocker recovery keys in AD, the following prerequisites must be met:
Here is a sample PowerShell code implementation:
To get a BitLocker recovery key from Active Directory (AD), you must use the tool , which is an extension for the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) snap-in. By default, only Domain Admins have the necessary permissions to view this sensitive information, though rights can be delegated to other groups like a help desk. Prerequisites for Retrieval
Enter the first 8 characters of the shown on the user's recovery screen. Click Search to find the corresponding key. 2. Using PowerShell