Get-ADObject -Filter objectClass -eq 'msFVE-RecoveryInformation' -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword, msFVE-KeyPackage -SearchBase (Get-ADComputer $ComputerName).DistinguishedName
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If you do not know the computer's name but have the 8-character Password ID from the recovery screen: In ADUC, right-click the or a specific container. Find BitLocker Recovery Password Enter the first 8 characters of the Password ID Microsoft Learn Method 3: Using PowerShell get bitlocker recovery key from active directory
: Keys are only stored in AD if a Group Policy Object (GPO) was active at the time of encryption, with "Store BitLocker recovery information in Active Directory Domain Services" enabled. Method 1: Using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
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)
To find the computer and the key associated with a specific Key ID , use the following script: Method 1: Using Active Directory Users and Computers
Open PowerShell as an Administrator and execute the following commands based on your situation: Query by Computer Name
(Replace 12345678 with the specific ID presented on the screen). Method 3: Get Key from Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
BitLocker recovery keys are highly sensitive. A leaked key can compromise the security of an entire encrypted drive. Follow these best practices to keep them secure. A leaked key can compromise the security of
This is the most common visual method for IT administrators. : Launch the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in. Locate Computer
In the global search bar or the navigation tree, locate and select the target .
# Import the BitLocker module Import-Module ActiveDirectory
Ensure your technician account has explicit read permissions for msFVE-RecoveryInformation objects within that specific OU.