See the FileVault recovery key for your Mac in Passwords on iPhone

When you secure the data on your Mac with FileVault, you get a recovery key during setup. If you forget the password for your Mac, you can reset your forgotten password by entering the recovery key. You can see the recovery key in Passwords on your iPhone.

  1. Go to the Passwords app 👁 Image
    on your iPhone.

  2. Tap All, then tap the name of your Mac in the list.

  3. Tap the Recovery Key field.

  4. To copy the password to use elsewhere, tap Copy Recovery Key.

Note: You can see the recovery key for your Mac in the Passwords app on your iPhone or iPad where you’re signed in to the same Apple Account as your Mac.

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