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Ramimur Author

Level 1

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MacBook Pro 2017

MacBook Pro 2017, macOS 10.13.13, Storage Capacity 121.02 GB, Memory 8 GB Processor Speed 2.3 GHz

I was trying to set up FileVault today and chose to send it to iCloud rather than make my own recovery key.

It is now encrypted and it says "A recovery key has been set." I can't find it. Where is it located?

If I can't find it soon, it looks as if I'll have to Turn Off File Vault. However, it say "You can use your Mac while the disk is being decrypted, and check on the progress in Security & Privacy preferences." That seems like going backwards.

I did a search in Apple Support and was told to go to Apple ID and edit my security key there (if I want to change it). I didn't see anything about my security key on that page, let alone how to edit it.

Please help. Thanks! Karen

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.5), 13" (2017)

Posted on Feb 18, 2018 3:21 PM

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John Galt

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Posted on Feb 18, 2018 8:20 PM

Excerpted from FileVault preferences (emphasis added):

"When you first turn on FileVault, you choose how you want to unlock your startup disk if you forget your login password: using your iCloud account and password, or using a recovery key that’s created for you. If you choose the recovery key, you must write down and keep track of the recovery key yourself."

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