Open PowerShell as an Administrator and execute the following commands based on your situation: Query by Computer Name
Right-click the computer object and select Properties .
Alternatively, if you only have the , use this script: powershell
This is the most common way for helpdesk teams to find a key for a specific workstation. get bitlocker recovery key from active directory
Get-ADComputer <computer_name> -Properties ms-FTP-Recovery | Select-Object -ExpandProperty ms-FTP-Recovery
: He right-clicked the computer name and selected Properties .
Active Directory (AD) is a centralized database that administrators use to manage network resources. When integrated with BitLocker, AD serves as a secure, centralized repository for encryption recovery passwords. If a user is locked out of their drive due to hardware changes, forgotten PINs, or system updates, administrators can quickly retrieve the necessary 48-digit recovery key from AD. Open PowerShell as an Administrator and execute the
The user account attempting to view the recovery key must have delegated read permissions on the computer object’s confidential attributes or belong to the Domain Admins group. Method 1: Using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
: The BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer must be installed on your Domain Controller or management workstation via RSAT .
The client machines must have been configured via Group Policy Object (GPO) to back up their recovery keys to AD before the lockout occurred. AD cannot retroactively retrieve keys that were never uploaded. Active Directory (AD) is a centralized database that
: If you are in a hybrid or cloud-only environment, check the Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) device portal , as keys for Intune-managed devices are stored there instead of local AD.
Match the (the first 8 characters displayed on the user's blue recovery screen) with the ID in the list.
Before starting, confirm these three non-negotiable requirements:
Open PowerShell as an Administrator and run the following command (replace COMPUTERNAME with the actual hostname): powershell
