Recovery Key
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恢复密钥
Recovery Key · N/A · 恢复密钥 · rih-KUV-uh-ree kee · account recovery key · FileVault recovery key · Digital Security · backup · encryption · accountsDigital Securityaccount recovery key FileVault recovery key/rih-KUV-uh-ree kee/
Also known as: account recovery key, FileVault recovery key
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A recovery key is a long secret that restores access to an encrypted disk or account when you lose normal credentials — store it offline securely.
Real-World Example
Apple shows a FileVault recovery key to save when you enable full-disk encryption.
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