[KB8110] Reset the ESET Endpoint Encryption FileVault password on Mac Workstations

Issue

Solution

Obtain the Recovery Key from the ESET Endpoint Encryption Server

  1. Log in to the ESET Endpoint Encryption Server.

  2. Under Workstations, select the Workstation and click Details.

    Figure 1-1
  3. Click ToolsFileVault Recovery → Recovery Key.

    Figure 1-2
  4. Copy the Recovery Key.

    Figure 1-3

Reset the user's FileVault login

  1. In the Mac login screen, click the question mark icon and click the arrow to the right of ..reset if using your Recovery Key.

    Figure 2-1
  2. Type the Recover Key and press Enter on your keyboard. 

    Figure 2-2
  3. Set a new password and hint. Click Reset Password.

    Figure 2-3
  4. Log in with the user’s new FileVault password.