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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 09/24/2023
ms.topic: include
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### Configure pre-boot recovery message and URL

This policy setting is used to configure the recovery message and to replace the existing URL that is displayed on the pre-boot recovery screen when the OS drive is locked.

- If you select the **Use default recovery message and URL** option, the default BitLocker recovery message and URL are displayed in the pre-boot key recovery screen. If you have previously configured a custom recovery message or URL and want to revert to the default message, you must keep the policy enabled and select the **Use default recovery message and URL** option
- If you select the **Use custom recovery message** option, the message you add to the **Custom recovery message option** text box is displayed in the pre-boot key recovery screen. If a recovery URL is available, include it in the message
- If you select the **Use custom recovery URL** option, the URL you add to the **Custom recovery URL option** text box replaces the default URL in the default recovery message, which is displayed in the pre-boot key recovery screen

> [!NOTE]
> Not all characters and languages are supported in pre-boot. It is strongly recommended that you test that the characters you use for the custom message or URL appear correctly on the pre-boot recovery screen.

|  | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/BitLocker/`[SystemDrivesRecoveryMessage](/windows/client-management/mdm/bitlocker-csp#systemdrivesrecoverymessage) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **BitLocker Drive Encryption** > **Operating Sytem Drives** |