Active Directory Bitlocker Tab Missing _verified_ (2025)

There are two primary reasons why the BitLocker Recovery tab fails to appear in Active Directory Users and Computers:

The BitLocker tab is visible by default—even if you are a Domain Admin. It requires the installation of a specific Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) feature on your management workstation. active directory bitlocker tab missing

If you are remoted into a server:

The most common reason for the missing tab is that the Active Directory console doesn't know how to display BitLocker data. This functionality is part of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). There are two primary reasons why the BitLocker