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windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-frequently-asked-questions.md
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## <a href="" id="bkmk-keymanagement"></a>Key management
### <a href="" id="bkmk-key"></a>What is the difference between a TPM owner password, recovery password, recovery key, password, PIN, enhanced PIN, and startup key?
### <a href="" id="bkmk-key"></a>What is the difference between a recovery password, recovery key, PIN, enhanced PIN, and startup key?
There are multiple keys that can be generated and used by BitLocker. Some keys are required and some are optional protectors you can choose to use depending on the level of security you require.
For tables that list and describe elements such as a recovery password, recovery key, and PIN, see [BitLocker key protectors](prepare-your-organization-for-bitlocker-planning-and-policies.md#bitlocker-key-protectors) and [BitLocker authentication methods](prepare-your-organization-for-bitlocker-planning-and-policies.md#bitlocker-authentication-methods).
### <a href="" id="bkmk-recoverypass"></a>How can the recovery password and recovery key be stored?

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windows/keep-secure/prepare-your-organization-for-bitlocker-planning-and-policies.md
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- Encrypting the entire Windows operating system volume on the hard disk.
- Verifying the boot process integrity.
The trusted platform module (TPM)is a hardware component installed in many newer computers by the computer manufacturers. It works with BitLocker to help protect user data and to ensure that a computer has not been tampered with while the system was offline.
The trusted platform module (TPM) is a hardware component installed in many newer computers by the computer manufacturers. It works with BitLocker to help protect user data and to ensure that a computer has not been tampered with while the system was offline.
In addition, BitLocker offers the option to lock the normal startup process until the user supplies a personal identification number (PIN) or inserts a removable USB device, such as a flash drive, that contains a startup key. These additional security measures provide multifactor authentication and assurance that the computer will not start or resume from hibernation until the correct PIN or startup key is presented.