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2. Encryption Instructions - Windows 11 Pro
Enabling Bitlocker Drive Encryption on Windows 11 Pro
IHP/MGB requires devices that are used for IHP/MGB related work and connected to the MGB phswifi3 network to be encrypted. On Windows, encryption is done by turning on BitLocker. BitLocker is built into Windows and not something you need to download.
In the search bar at the bottom of your screen type “Manage BitLocker”. Click on “Manage BitLocker” in the search results.
Click on “Turn on BitLocker”
Choose how you would like to save your BitLocker recovery key.
IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to keep track of your BitLocker recovery key. Keep it somewhere safe where you won’t lose it. If you lose your recovery key, then it’s possible that all the data on your computer will be unrecoverable and lost forever.
Select “Encrypt used disk space only”
Select “New encryption mode”
Check “Run BitLocker system check” and click “Continue”
Click “continue” and you will be prompted to restart your device to complete the encryption.
