### YamlMime:FAQ
metadata:
  title: BitLocker To Go FAQ (Windows 10)
  description: "Learn more about BitLocker To Go"
  ms.assetid: c40f87ac-17d3-47b2-afc6-6c641f72ecee
  ms.reviewer: 
  ms.author: dansimp
  ms.prod: m365-security
  ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
  ms.sitesec: library
  ms.pagetype: security
  ms.localizationpriority: medium
  author: dansimp
  manager: dansimp
  audience: ITPro
  ms.collection: M365-security-compliance
  ms.topic: faq
  ms.date: 07/10/2018
  ms.custom: bitlocker
title: BitLocker To Go FAQ
summary: |
  **Applies to**
  -   Windows 10
  

sections:
  - name: Ignored
    questions:
      - question: What is BitLocker To Go?
        answer: |
          BitLocker To Go is BitLocker Drive Encryption on removable data drives. This feature includes the encryption of: 
          
          - USB flash drives
          - SD cards
          - External hard disk drives
          - Other drives that are formatted by using the NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file system. 
           
          Drive partitioning must meet the [BitLocker Drive Encryption Partitioning Requirements](/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/bitlocker-drive-encryption#bitlocker-drive-encryption-partitioning-requirements).
          
          As with BitLocker, you can open drives that are encrypted by BitLocker To Go by using a password or smart card on another computer. In Control Panel, use **BitLocker Drive Encryption**.