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Jul 1, 2020 · All your documents, photos, and videos in Personal Vault are easy to access from onedrive.com, your PC, or other capable devices. These new Personal Vault capabilities will be provided to people who use OneDrive on the web, with the OneDrive mobile app or on a Windows 10 PC.
Dec 7, 2023 · By default, you can find the OneDrive Personal Vault folder in OneDrive. a. Click the Windows + E keys altogether to open File Explorer. b. In the left pane, select OneDrive. c. Find the Personal Vault folder on the right pane. If the folder is missing from your PC, try the following steps to fix the issue. 1.
- Overview
- Set up OneDrive Personal Vault
- Upload files or folders to Personal Vault
- Move files to Personal Vault
- Unlock your Personal Vault
- Lock your Personal Vault
- Disable Personal Vault
- Frequently asked questions
Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access.
We guide you through setting up your Personal Vault with a strong authentication method or a second step of identity verification, such as your fingerprint, face, PIN, or a code sent to you via email or SMS. Your locked files in Personal Vault then have this extra layer of security, keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device.
Important:
Personal Vault automatically locks after a period of inactivity and then you need to unlock it to get to your files again. All your documents, photos, and videos in Personal Vault are easy to access from onedrive.com, your PC, or other capable devices.
Personal Vault is a special folder in your OneDrive that’s protected by an extra layer of security. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it.
1.The first time you see Personal Vault in your OneDrive, you'll see a message where you can select Get started.
If you don't see the message or you dismissed it, go to your OneDrive and select the Personal Vault folder.
2.Read about Personal Vault and select Next or Continue (It varies depending on your device).
3.In the Verify your identity dialog box, verify your account info and make note of your email address in case you want it for the next step. Then select Verify.
4.Choose a verification method. For example, select Text and follow the instructions to send yourself a text message on your phone.
If you don't have a subscription to Microsoft 365 Family or Personal, you can only add up to three files in your Personal Vault. If you do have a subscription, you can add as many files as you want (up to your storage limit).
1.In your OneDrive, select the Personal Vault folder.
2.If you're prompted, sign in with your selected identity verification method. For example, select Text and follow the instructions to send yourself a text message on your phone.
3.Select Upload.
4.Select the files you want to upload, and then select Open.
Tips:
You can move files that are already in your OneDrive to your Personal Vault.
1.In your OneDrive, select the Personal Vault folder.
2.If you're prompted, sign in with your selected identity verification method. For example, select Text and follow the instructions to send yourself a text message on your phone.
3.Select Move from.
For security, your Personal Vault automatically locks when you're not actively using it. You can change how long OneDrive waits before locking. Here's how to unlock it.
1.In your OneDrive, select the Personal Vault folder.
2.Verify your identity by choosing a verification method. For example, select Text and follow the instructions to send yourself a text message on your phone.
If you're using text or email, you'll need to find the text or email message that you were sent and type in the code that you were sent.
You can lock your Personal Vault at any time.
1.In your OneDrive, select the Personal Vault folder.
Disabling Personal Vault permanently deletes any files that are in your Personal Vault at the time you disable it. You won't be able to recover these files later.
1.In your OneDrive, select Settings > Options, and then select Personal Vault from the left navigation.
2.Select the Disable Personal Vault slider to disable Personal Vault.
3.If you're sure you want to disable Personal Vault and delete all files and folders inside Personal Vault, select Disable.
I can't find Personal Vault
You will see the Personal Vault icon in your OneDrive folders or when you click the OneDrive taskbar icon.
What platforms does Personal Vault work on?
•Windows 11 •Windows 10 (Version 1903 or newer) •Android 6 (or newer) •iOS 11.3 (or newer) •A web browser with the latest version of Edge, Chrome, or Firefox. For added security, use the In-Private or Incognito mode of your browser.
Why do I need additional security to open Personal Vault?
Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive that you can only access with a strong authentication method or a second step of identity verification, such as your fingerprint, face, PIN, or a code from the Microsoft Authenticator app, or a code sent to you via email or SMS. Learn more about two-step verification.
Personal Vault is a protected folder within OneDrive that can only be accessed with a second step of identity verification. Watch this video to learn how to get started.
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Jul 9, 2024 · Can't find Personal Vault folder in OneDrive on Windows? Here's how you can recover the Personal Vault folder safely without losing any data stored inside.
- Gaurav Bidasaria
Aug 3, 2023 · Please follow these steps to enable the personal vault icon in File Explorer on your Windows 11 PC and Windows 10 PCs: 1. Open File Explorer on your Windows 11 PC or Windows 10 PC. 2. In the left-hand navigation pane, right-click on "Quick Access" and select "Show Libraries" from the context menu.
Store and protect your sensitive files with an added layer of security in OneDrive Personal Vault. Keep digital copies of your passport and driver license secured.
