Just like other cloud services, OneDrive: Microsoft’s cloud storage service is a great way to store files over the Internet. Users need to login to OneDrive using their Microsoft credentials to store, sync and share different format of files with other people and devices on the internet.
OneDrive has introduced a new feature popularly known as OneDrive Personal Vault to strengthen security. What is it, and why is it needed are two major questions you must want to have answers for. OneDrive personal vault brings additional security to most of your important files.
What Is Personal Vault?
Personal Vault by OneDrive is a protected area that lets you store most important and sensitive files and pictures. It enables you to access your files anywhere without sacrificing convenience. This personal vault helps you to keep your files safe using a robust authentication method. Accessing your personal vault needs identity verification, such as fingerprint, face ID, PIN or a code sent to you via SMS or email. This extra layer of security helps you to keep your things more secure.
How To Set Up OneDrive Personal Vault?
Setting up a personal vault is not a big deal. You just have to follow the steps below to setup OneDrive personal vault.
- Login to onedrive.com.
- As soon as it opens, you will see a personal vault icon within your folders.
- Click on Personal Vault. You will then see a dialog box.
- Click Next to continue.
- Now, it will display your profile, and you then have to click on Verify to substantiate your identity.
This will take you to your Gmail account, and you can thereafter save all your important files and data in personal vault for enhanced security. Also, do not forget to set up OneDrive on your PC to access and edit files from folders on your computer. While you opt for set up, you will get a pop-up window like the image below. Sign in with your Email Id to finish the setup process.
Why You Need OneDrive’s Personal Vault?
Personal Vault by OneDrive lets you secure your confidential files and pictures. It runs on the trusted Microsoft cloud which comes with a lot of security measures. Other than keeping your files secure, personal vault always encrypt the files inside and stores them on a Bitlocker encrypted area of your hard drive.
Ensure that the files in the personal vault are not shared with anyone. Given the scenario a file was shared prior to moving to personal vault, sharing will be disabled once moved to the vault. One of the best features of OneDrive’s personal vault is that it auto-locks the vault after a period of inactivity. The time on web and mobile varies like for web, inactivity time period is 20 minutes and for mobile it is 3 minutes. As the set limit is crossed, you have to unlock your vault again to access your files.
Note: You can access all your documents, photos, videos and other files in Personal Vault from onedrive.com from your PC and other devices.
Wrapping Up
So, this is all about OneDrive’s personal vault. Keep all your documents and confidential data safe within personal vault and live stress-free. Access your folder anytime and anywhere from PC or mobile simply by logging in.
Keep your files and pictures safe in OneDrive’s personal vault. Give it a try, and share your experience in the comments section below.
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