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How to find file vault recovery key?

I purchased a new M1 Mac a couple weeks ago. When the Mac arrived, FileVault already was turned on. In System Settings > Security & Privacy > FileVault, it says that "a recovery key has been set". How do I find out what the recovery key is?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 10:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2022 10:21 PM

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If you turned on FileVault, it gives you the recovery key. If you forgot it, see: Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support.


Jack

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How to find file vault recovery key?

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