The Personal Vault in OneDrive is a protected section of your OneDrive account offering an additional layer of security for your crucial files. This article will walk you through the steps to get your OneDrive Personal Vault up and running on your device.
Step 1: Open OneDrive
To begin, open the OneDrive app or log in to your OneDrive account through a web browser. Once you are logged in, you will see all of your files and folders stored in OneDrive.
Step 2: Access Personal Vault
To access the Personal Vault feature, click on the “Personal Vault” icon located at the top of the screen. This will take you to a separate section within your OneDrive account where you can store and protect your most important files.
Step 3: Add Files to Personal Vault
To add files to your Personal Vault, simply drag and drop them into the designated area. You can also select multiple files at once by holding down the “Ctrl” key on your keyboard while clicking on each file.
Step 4: Enable Two-Factor Authentication
For added security, it is highly recommended to enable two-factor authentication for your Personal Vault. This means that in addition to your password, you will also need to provide a second form of identification such as a fingerprint or a code sent to your phone.
Step 5: Customize Access Settings
You can customize the access settings for your Personal Vault by clicking on the “Settings” icon located at the top of the screen. From here, you can choose which devices are allowed to access your Personal Vault and set up additional security measures such as a time-out period.
Step 6: Conclusion
By following these steps, you have successfully set up OneDrive Personal Vault on your device. This feature provides an extra layer of protection for your most important files and ensures that they are securely stored in a separate section within your OneDrive account.
