How to Sign Up for AlertSec and Start Encrypting Your Windows Computer

AlertSec encrypts Windows 10 and 11 computers (Home and Pro) using Microsoft BitLocker, and you can start by signing up on alertsec.com and choosing one of three plans: Basic (free, 1 device), Audit ($4.95/month, up to 2 devices), or Assisted ($9.95/month billed annually, up to 3 devices). The free Basic plan covers personal use; the paid plans add compliance certificates, monthly compliance reports, and (on Assisted) 24/7 helpdesk and data recovery assistance. Sign-up is described as fast and secure, and after activation you manage devices, retrieve recovery keys, and change your service package through your web account.

Before you sign up

Check that your setup matches what the service supports:

• Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11, Home or Pro.
• Encryption engine: Microsoft BitLocker — AlertSec activates and manages it rather than replacing it.
• Account needs: An email address to create the web account, and a decision on which plan fits your use (personal vs. business/audit needs).

If you only need encryption for one personal device, Basic is the entry point. If you need to prove encryption for an audit, the Audit or Assisted plans are the ones that include a Compliance Certificate and monthly compliance reports.

Step-by-step sign-up

1. Go to alertsec.com and select the sign-up option.
2. Choose your plan from the three options:

3. Complete the sign-up process. AlertSec describes this as fast and secure; you'll set up your web account credentials as part of it.
4. Activate encryption on your computer. The service installs/activates BitLocker. Per AlertSec, once encryption is activated you won't notice any difference in daily use.
5. Confirm your recovery key is stored. AlertSec stores your BitLocker recovery keys securely for free — these are what you need if the computer ever has a hardware problem.
6. Verify encryption status. After activation, your machine is encrypted; the paid plans provide a Compliance Certificate and monthly reports as proof for audits.

What gets protected

According to AlertSec, everything stored on the computer is protected once encryption is active, including:

• Credit card information, Social Security Numbers, and passwords
• Photos and data files in applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Gmail
• Login credentials to cloud applications

The practical effect: if the computer is lost or stolen, the stored data is secure.

Managing your account after sign-up

Your web account is the control panel for the service. From there you can:

• Add or delete computers covered by your plan
• Retrieve recovery keys (needed for hardware problems)
• Change your service package — for example, moving from Basic to Audit when you need compliance documentation

Common sticking points

• Device limits: Basic covers 1 device, Audit up to 2, Assisted up to 3. Adding more computers than your plan allows means changing packages.
• Compliance proof is a paid feature: The free plan encrypts, but the Compliance Certificate and monthly compliance reports come with Audit and Assisted.
• 24/7 support is paid: Round-the-clock technical support and proof of encryption are available for a fee; the free tier does not include them.
• Recovery keys matter: Keep access to your AlertSec account, since that's where recovery keys are stored if hardware fails.

If your goal is simply encrypting one personal Windows machine, sign up for Basic and activate BitLocker. If you need documentation for HIPAA, GDPR, 23 NYCRR 500, or SOX-related audits, choose Audit or Assisted so the Compliance Certificate and monthly reports are included.