

If you did the setup on, then you will get suggestions from Microsoft as well.

Once inside, you can move the files from OneDrive into your vault to encrypt them. Once done, Microsoft will set up the vault and you will be greeted into the folder.

Do note that Microsoft will ask you to verify using 2-step verification as well so make sure you have your phone nearby. After that click next on the dialog box and enter your credentials to verify yourself. Once you got the notification from Microsoft on your PC or on, click on Get Started to set up the vault. The process is more or less the same on both the Windows 10 app and on OneDrive website. You can also do it using your Windows 10 OneDrive app if you have gotten a notification saying “Personal Vault is available”. To set it up, you will first need to go to. The feature is available on all the devices: Android, iOS and Windows. Once locked, you need reauthentication to access the files. Personal Vault automatically relocks on your PC, device, or online after 20 minutes or 3 minutes (on mobile) of inactivity. On Windows 10 PCs, OneDrive syncs your Personal Vault files to a BitLocker-encrypted area of your local hard drive.

Just a reminder, Personal Vault is not just 2-factor authenticated folder inside OneDrive. We have a short guide for users who want to set up the new feature on their OneDrive accounts. The rollout is done in phases so it might be a while before everyone gets the new feature. Starting today, the company is rolling the feature out to users in various regions around the globe. So, files in the Personal Vault will be protected even when someone gains access to your account or your device.Īt that time, Microsoft said the feature will be available for users in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada soon and will roll out globally by the end of the year. Personal Vault is a protected area within OneDrive that can be accessed only 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. Last month, Microsoft announced a new feature called Personal Vault for OneDrive users.
