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I have set up my new Mac and was asked if I wanted to set up File Vault. I ticked yes and opted for a Recovery Key.
Where does it show me what the recovery key is so that I can note it down.
I have turned File Vault off then on again in an attempt to see if I can spot where it is.
Could someone point me in the right direction please?
On whi8ch circle did you click?
You create the recovery password:
Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support
I clicked on Create a recovery key and do not use my iCloud account.
Then it went to the window that stated that it was switched on.
But when I went to my Apple ID, then went to manage settings it allowed me to switch it on and it gave me my 28 digit recovery key.
I found it. I had to enable File Vault via my Apple ID rather than through Security and Privacy in System Preferences.
You should have been provided the key unless you chose to have iCloud handle it which was another choice. But if you have no issue remembering your PW then you will not need the key anyway.
Yeah, I thought I should have been given the key as well, but it was nowhere to be seen, I did turn it off and restart the process and nope, not showing me the key.
File Vault Recovery Key
