Enabling BitLocker for Windows
BitLocker is a disk encryption feature for Windows devices. Encryption is a way to protect your system against unauthorized access and keep your data safe and secure.
This article describes how you can remotely enable BitLocker drive encryption for your Windows devices with GoTo Resolve MDM. You can choose to encrypt only the C: drive or all fixed drives. The same encryption method must be used to encrypt all drives on a computer.
Before you begin: You must meet the following requirements.
- Windows device must be enrolled to GoTo Resolve MDM and have a GoTo Resolve MDM Client version 1.3.2 or newer installed
- The device must have a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip
- Supported Windows versions and editions are described in the table below
| Windows versions supporting BitLocker | Pro | Enterprise | Ultimate | Education | Home |
| Windows 10 and Windows 11 | [x] | [x] | - | [x] | - |
| Windows 8.1 | [x] | [x] | - | - | - |
| Windows 7 | - | [x] | [x] | - | - |
Enable BitLocker
- Go to and select Add.
The layout of the screen may look different in the product. - Choose BitLocker and configure encryption settings.
Note: Pay attention to the Windows version and drive type (fixed, removable) when choosing the encryption method. More information about the encryption methods is provided on the field tooltip.
The layout of the screen may look different in the product. - Click to start the distribution wizard.
The layout of the screen may look different in the product.
Results: Encryption may take some hours depending on the drive size. You can monitor the encryption status from the Windows dashboard widgets or from the Security table on the Device page.
Note: Read more about viewing the BitLocker encryption status of your Windows computers in GoTo Resolve MDM article.
How to disable BitLocker?
To disable BitLocker, see
How to disable BitLocker in Windows?.
Automate with business policies
You can also create a business policy that deploys a BitLocker configuration profile automatically to all devices having a certain tag. or more information, read
How to create a business policy article.
Article last updated: 29 October, 2024