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๐Ÿ”’ BitLocker ยท TPM + PIN ๐Ÿงญ Microsoft Intune

Controlled BitLocker PIN rollout โ€“ no chaos, no lockout risk

PinCompliance is an app and rollout service that introduces a mandatory BitLocker startup PIN across your organization โ€“ gradually, safely, and with full compliance reporting for IT.

Why enabling the PIN policy alone is not enough

Enforcing a PIN without a controlled rollout process is one of the most common sources of helpdesk tickets and a real risk to business continuity.

Lockout risk

Changing BitLocker protectors in the wrong order can leave a device with no working unlock method โ€“ leaving the 48-digit recovery key as the only way in.

No compliance visibility

Without reporting, it's hard to answer a simple audit question: which devices already have a PIN configured, and which are still pending.

User pushback

Enforcing a PIN suddenly, with no transition period, triggers frustration and a wave of tickets on rollout day instead of smooth adoption.

How it works

Order matters: first the policy, then the app, and only at the end does the PIN become required at startup.

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BitLocker policy in Intune

You set the TPM + PIN requirement in policy โ€“ without immediately enforcing it on end users.

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PinCompliance app

Runs in the system context and shows the setup window only after the user logs in, not during installation.

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Controlled PIN

The user sets their own PIN, with the option to defer for up to 30 days โ€“ after which setup becomes mandatory.

Safe rollout mechanisms

Every BitLocker protector change is preceded by verification and a recovery key backup โ€“ before anything is removed.

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Transition period of up to 30 days โ€“ users can defer setup by 1 or 7 days before the PIN becomes required.

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Automatic recovery key backup to Microsoft Entra ID before any protector change.

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Add, verify, then remove โ€“ the new protector is confirmed before the old one is deleted.

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Inconsistent state detection โ€“ the app recognizes and repairs configuration issues so the device never gets locked out at startup.

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Full logs and registry entries ready for compliance reporting in Intune or external systems.

Pricing

Three simple tiers โ€“ we tailor the rollout and reporting scope to the size of your organization.

Good

Start

BitLocker policy and PIN app rollout for a single organization.

Custom quote
โœ“ TPM + PIN policy configuration
โœ“ PIN app deployed in Intune
โœ“ Basic compliance report
Choose Start
Best

Enterprise

Multiple tenants or locations, plus priority support.

Custom quote
โœ“ Multi-tenant / multi-site support
โœ“ Report integration with external systems
โœ“ Priority support
Choose Enterprise

Frequently asked questions

Is a PIN required right after the app is installed?

No. The setup window only appears after the user logs in, and the PIN itself isn't enforced until it has been created.

What happens if the user closes the window without setting a PIN?

Setup is deferred according to the configured transition period โ€“ by default up to 30 days from the first detection of the requirement.

Is the recovery key safe while the PIN is being changed?

Yes. Before any protector change, the app creates and backs up a copy of the recovery key to Microsoft Entra ID.

Can this be rolled out gradually, to a pilot group?

Yes. We recommend assigning the policy and app to a dedicated test group before a production-wide rollout.

Does the solution support audit-ready reporting?

Yes. Configuration state is written to the device registry and can be reported through Intune registry inventory.

Ready for a lockout-free rollout?

Fill in a short request โ€“ we'll prepare a rollout plan tailored to your organization and a pilot timeline.

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