Objective: In March 2020, restrictions on in-person gatherings were introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, integral alcohol use disorder (AUD) recovery resources migrated to virtual platforms. Given the importance of these resources for maintaining recovery, this study investigated how these restrictions impacted recovery attempts and explored participant experiences with virtual resources. Methods: Participants attempting recovery from an AUD (N=62; M age = 48.2; %F=53.2; 71% White) were recruited from two larger research projects. Participants completed virtual interviews, responding to questions about their experience during the COVID-19 lockdown, impacts on recovery, and experiences with online resources. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a thematic coding process. Results: The three overarching themes identified were: Effect on Recovery, Virtual Recovery Resources, and Effect on General Life. Within each overarching theme, lower-order parent themes and subthemes reflected varied participant experiences. Specifically, one group of participants cited negative impacts due to COVID-19, a second group reported positive impacts, and a third group where each participant reported experiencing both positive and negative impacts. Additionally, while participants had positive experiences with virtual resources, they also cited negative experiences and identified suggestions for improvement and other requested resources. Conclusions: Findings suggest that while many participants experienced significant hardships, a proportion of participants experienced unexpected positive impacts as well. Additionally, findings highlight that virtual resources may not work for everyone, and a longterm replacement of in-person with virtual resources may leave some individuals without the support they need to maintain recovery.