diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md b/windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md
index 1884657372..4ab8f99c6b 100644
--- a/windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md
+++ b/windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-how-to-enable-network-unlock.md
@@ -150,6 +150,7 @@ To create a self-signed certificate, do the following:
     [NewRequest]
     Subject="CN=BitLocker Network Unlock certificate"
     ProviderType=0
+    MachineKeySet=True
     Exportable=true
     RequestType=Cert
     KeyUsage="CERT_KEY_ENCIPHERMENT_KEY_USAGE"