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How do you use the recovery key on a Mac?
On your Mac
- Go to System Preferences > Apple ID > Account Details.
- Click Security.
- In the Recovery Key section, click Turn On.
- Click Use Recovery Key.
- Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
- Click Continue.
- Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.
How do I log into recovery key?
In iOS or iPadOS:
- Go to Settings > account name > Password & Security > Recovery Key.
- Tap the switch to enable it.
- Confirm you want to add a recovery key.
- The key is displayed. Write it down or type it into a password manager. Tap to continue.
- Enter the key exactly and then tap to verify.
How do you unlock the recovery key on a macbook pro?
On the Mac you want to unlock, turn on the computer while holding the T key. Once you see the Thunderbolt logo, release the T key. Connect the Mac to another Mac (the host) using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable. When you’re prompted to enter a password to unlock the disk, click Cancel.
When to use a recovery key for FileVault?
Using FileVault disk encryption is a great way to avoid unauthorized access of this data because all of it will be encrypted and can only be read once a FileVault-enabled user authenticates, the login password is entered correctly, or a Recovery Key is used.
Do you have to enable FileVault if password is forgotten?
If you aren’t using an MDM solution, then you’ll have to enable FileVault manually on each device. Once FileVault 2 is enabled, you will be able to choose what steps must be taken to access the startup disk if a password is forgotten.
What kind of encryption does FileVault 2 use?
FileVault 2 also stepped up the strength of its encryption – Apple notes that “FileVault 2 uses XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your startup disk.” FileVault 2 also works with Time Machine to seamlessly create automated backup sets.
Where do I Find My Recovery Key on my Mac?
On the host Mac, connect the external drive that contains the private recovery key. If you stored the private recovery key in an encrypted disk image, double-click the file to mount the image and enter the password when prompted.