Intel® Anti-Theft Service Help

Unlock your device

When you restart your device after it's locked down, it shows a single screen that contains steps to unlock your device, and a customized message. To unlock your device and return it to normal mode, you'll need to provide your Intel® AT Service password.

Remember your Intel® AT Service password

If you know your Intel® AT Service password:

1 From your device's startup screen, type the number 1.
2 When asked for your system recovery password, type your Intel® AT Service password, and click Enter. Your device unlocks and restarts.
3 Log in to the Intel® AT Service Web Management Console.
4 Return your device to normal mode.

Forgot your Intel® AT Service password?

If you forgot your Intel® AT Service password, you can use a temporary recovery (or unlock) code to unlock your device:

1From your device's startup screen, type the number 2, and record the 26-character ID provided on the screen.
2 Log in to the Intel® AT Service Web Management Console.
3 Click Help.
4 Under Forgot your Intel® AT Service password?, type the 26-character ID, and click Get recovery code.
5Write down the temporary recovery code provided.
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From your device's startup screen, enter the temporary recovery code and click Enter. Your device unlocks and restarts.

If your device locks you out before you've had a chance to enter the recovery code, you can return to the web console and try again.
7From the web console, return your device to normal mode and change your Intel® AT Service password.