How to see the FileVault recovery key for your Mac in Passwords on iPhone

You can see and copy the FileVault recovery key for your Mac in the Passwords app on iPhone, in case you forget your Mac password.

Last updated: October 19, 2026 9:54 pm

By Chris Smith - Senior Editor

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On iPhone, you can see your Mac’s FileVault recovery key in Passwords. When you secure the data on your Mac with FileVault, you get a recovery key during setup. If you forget your Mac password, you can reset it by entering the recovery key, and you can see that key in the Passwords app on your iPhone.

You can copy the recovery key to use elsewhere, too. It shows up on your iPhone or iPad, as long as it’s signed in to the same Apple Account as your Mac.

Open the Passwords app on your iPhone.
Tap All, then tap the name of your Mac in the list.
Tap the Recovery Key field.
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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Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.