What Is Personal Vault in Windows 11/10?

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What Is Personal Vault in Windows 11?

As the name suggests, Personal Vault is your private folder in OneDrive, which is password-protected and syncs across devices. You can also keep it open for a few minutes to hours, after which it will be automatically locked. When you set it up for the first time, you must verify your account by logging into your Microsoft account or using the Authenticator app.

How to Open Personal Vault on Windows

Step 1:Press theWindows + E keysshortcut to openFile Explorerand selectOneDrivefrom the left navigation panel.

Step 2:Double-click thePersonal Vault iconand confirm your identity using the default Windows authentication method. If you have a Windows Hello-compatible laptop, use the face unlock or fingerprint to complete the authentication. If you don’t have a Windows Hello function, enter your computer’s PIN or Microsoft account password to access the Private Vault.

Step 5:File Explorer will open a new window with Private Vault files.

Another way to access Personal Vault is from the Taskbar or system tray.

Step 1:Click theOneDrive iconin the system tray and select theSettings gearat the top right of the fly-out menu.

Step 2:SelectUnlock Personal Vaultand verify youridentityto access it.

Note:If you don’t see the OneDrive icon in the system tray, enable it from the Settings app.

How to Move Items in Personal Vault

Step 1:Press theWindows + E keysshortcut to open theFile Explorerapp.

Step 2:Right-click on the file or folder and selectcopyorcut.

Step 3:OpenPrivate Vault(refer to the steps above) and paste the files.

How to Lock Personal Vault on Windows 11

Step 1:OpenOneDrivefrom the taskbar.

Step 2:SelectLock Personal Vault, and you are ready.

How to Disable Personal Vault on Windows 11/10

Step 1:VisitOneDrive onlineandsign inwith your Microsoft account details.

Step 2:Select theSettings gearat the top right.

Step 3:Click onOptionsunder theOneDrive settingssection.

Step 4:SelectPersonal Vaultfrom the left sidebar, clickDisable, and confirm your decision.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024

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