I lost the copy of the recovery key (2024)

FAQs

Can I recover my Apple ID without a recovery key? ›

If you enabled an account recovery key, and have subsequently lost it, then your only option is to request a new recovery key using your Apple ID and password and a trusted device, or to user your Apple ID and password and a trusted device to disable the recovery key and revert to the more usual Apple password-reset ...

If you are unable to locate a required BitLocker recovery key and are unable to revert a configuration change that might have caused it to be required, you must reset your device using one of the Windows 10 recovery options.

However, if you lose your recovery key and can't access one of your trusted devices, you'll be locked out of your account permanently. You can set up and use a recovery key in iOS 14 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, or macOS Big Sur or later.

The bottom line is if you don't have the recovery key there is no work around. You cannot reset you must clean install and delete all data on the internal system drive. If you don't have a backup of personal data it will all be lost. Did you select to save the recovery key to your Microsoft account or just USB.

Disable your current Recovery Key (Go to Settings > click on Apple ID profile / name at top > Password & Security > Account Recovery > Recovery Key > and Disable / turn off the Recovery Key) Sign out of iCloud (Settings > click on Apple ID profile / name at top > "Sign Out" at bottom)

Go to the Microsoft "Bitlocker Recovery Key" site. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=237614 When you sign in with your personal Microsoft account, the Bitlocker Recovery Key screen appears. Keep that recovery key (a 48 digit number), for example, by writing it down on a note.

Skip the first Bitlocker recovery key prompt by pressing Esc 4. Skip the second Bitlocker recovery key prompt by selecting Skip This Drive in the bottom right 5. Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt 6. Type bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal, then press Enter 7.

If you do not have the BitLocker password and recovery key, you need to format the encrypted drive to remove the encryption or turn to third-party tools, such as Passware Kit, Elcomsoft Forensic Disk Decryptor, or Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery. EaseUS will provide detailed guides on how.

A recovery key is an optional security feature that helps improve the security of your Apple ID account. If you lose access to your account, you can use your recovery key to reset your password and regain access.

How can I recover my Apple ID immediately? ›

After setup, you can find the "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" option in Settings: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to the Settings app and tap Sign in to your iPhone. Then tap "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" and follow the onscreen instructions.

Step 1: Press the Win + X key and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the popup menu. Step 2: In the PowerShell window, type Get-BitLockerVolume and hit Enter. This will display a list of all BitLocker encrypted drives on your PC. Step 3: Next, run this command and press Enter to see the recovery key.

Sign into your Microsoft account and retrieve your recovery key. Sign in from the Microsoft recovery key page. Using another computer or mobile device, go to https://windows.microsoft.com/recoverykey (in English). In the Microsoft account option, select Sign in to your Microsoft account.

Important: Microsoft Support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key. Tip: If you're an IT pro looking for more details, see the BitLocker recovery documentation.

If you can't sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity.

If you don't know your Apple ID, try your email address or phone number. In addition to your Apple ID, you can sign in and reset your password with other email addresses or phone numbers on file in your Apple ID account.

You can also go to the Apple ID account website to help you find your Apple ID. Go to the Apple ID account website, click Sign In, click “Forgot Apple ID or password?” then follow the onscreen instructions.