BitLocker is helping to protect your files in case your PC is lost or stolen. If you sign in to Windows with a Microsoft ...

BitLocker is helping to protect your files in case your PC is lost or stolen.

If you sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account, a copy of your BitLocker recovery key is automatically backed up to that account. It's a good idea to keep another copy of your recovery key in a safe place other than your PC. If a security event or hardware failure locks your PC, you'll need this key to access your data.