Is It Possible to Use BitLocker Encryption on MacBook Pro

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I am running Windows 10 Pro via Boot Camp on my MacBook Pro (2012, Intel, Mojave 10.14.6). It is said that Windows 10 requires a TPM hardware device for BitLocker encryption. So, can I use BitLocker encryption on my MacBook Pro?

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You’re right. By default, BitLocker requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip for hardware-based key storage and automatic unlocking during boot.

Your 2012 Intel MacBook Pro does not have a TPM chip. So when you try to enable BitLocker, Windows may show an error like: “This device can’t use a Trusted Platform Module…”

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I have a trick to use BitLocker to encrypt an external hard drive on a MacBook Pro. You can reboot your Mac to run macOS Mojave and then use the tool called iBoysoft BitLocker for Mac to encrypt your NTFS, exFAT, or FAT32 external drive with BitLocker.

  1. Download iBoysoft BitLocker for Mac and then install and open it.
  2. Ensure your NTFS, exFAT, or FAT32 external drive is connected to your Mac.
  3. Select the disk and click the “Encrypt” button > “Continue.”
  4. Enter a password and confirm it by re-typing.
  5. Choose a way to save your BitLocker recovery key and click “Next.”
  6. Click “Start Encryption” and wait for the process to complete.