Guide: Setting up Onedrive Personal Vault: Guide
Microsoft released Personal Vault, a telltale and highly anticipated one feature for OneDrive users. A personal safe is meant to keep your important files safe. I’ve been waiting for this for a while. No other cloud storage, to my knowledge, offers such feature now. But how do you set up OneDrive Vault and Why You Need to Secure It?
Today we’re going to discuss the importance of taking every precaution to protect your data, and OneDrive also comes with ransomware protection. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to keep their data safe.
1. Set up up A disc
The first thing you will do is install OneDrive or the latest version from the Windows Store. Open the Windows Store and search for OneDrive to install. If you already have it, click the menu to select Downloads and Updates. If you don’t have OneDrive installed, you can download it from the Windows Store or from Microsoft’s website. Once you have it installed, open it and sign in with your Microsoft account. ..
If you don’t have the latest version of OneDrive, you can download it from the Microsoft website or from the App Store and Google Play. You should also update your mobile apps to the latest versions, as they are available on Android and iOS. ..
You can now access your personal files in OneDrive by going to the Personal Vault folder and clicking on the animated vault icon.
Windows 10’s system-wide dark mode does not work in OneDrive. Maybe with a future update.
The OneDrive personal vault is empty.
I thought they were talking about a view. So I maximized the window like an idiot, but it’s not. You need to click on the OneDrive folder in the file explorer to start and set up the sync process up the OneDrive folder. That’s what we use.
If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you can create one now. ..
You will be asked to choose a location for the OneDrive folder on your computer.
This is a folder with a dark mode that is system-wide.
To access your personal vault, you will need to use two-factor authentication. The same two-factor authentication you used for your Windows account. ..
The default personal vault opens in a new window. ..
2. How to Set up 2FA for Windows
Two-factor authentication is a security feature that helps protect your data from theft. Without it, your personal information could be accessed by someone who gains access to your computer without your password. You can also use two-factor authentication on Microsoft Windows to help protect your data. ..
Sign in to your Microsoft account using the link below. Select Two-step verification under Security. Microsoft has announced that it will be introducing Two-step verification for its users. This new security measure will require users to sign in to their accounts using a unique code generated by the company, as well as enter a second code sent to their phone in order to access their account. ..
To enable Two-step verification, go to your account settings and click on the Two-step verification option. You will be prompted to enter your phone number and password. After you have entered these details, you will be asked to confirm that you want to enable Two-step verification. Once you have confirmed this, your account will be protected by Two-step verification. ..
I have set up two-factor authentication on my system. When you click on it, you will be prompted to re-enter your Microsoft account password and scan a QR code. You can use any two-factor authentication app for that. Then follow the on-screen instructions, which are quite simple and easy. Don’t forget to write down backup codes in a safe place. Preferably offline. ..
To protect your laptop and OneDrive account from unauthorized access, you can use a different 2FA for OneDrive Personal Vault than what you use for OneDrive. This way, the vault is safe and inaccessible even if OneDrive is compromised.
Microsoft has a sign-up page where you can sign up for its services.
3. OneDrive Personal Vault Security and Features
The OneDrive personal safe is a great way to store files and keep them safe. It works just like any other OneDrive folder, so you can copy, paste or drag files to it. The personal safe is available on the web, desktop and mobiles.
If you don’t use your Personal Vault for a certain amount of time, it will automatically lock. You’ll be notified before and after that happens. This is helpful if you work in an open office environment where everyone has access to your laptop. You can’t share anything from the Personal Vault, so you’ll have to move it outside the safe if you want to use it again. ..
Windows 10 and OneDrive are not the same thing. If you’re signed in to either of them, you need to verify it with 2FA every time. Some people find this cumbersome, but that’s why Personal Vault was created. You can scan documents directly to the Personal Vault using Microsoft Office Lens.
OneDrive’s personal vault is stored on a disk area encrypted by Bitlocker. Bitlocker also uses AES encryption with both 128-bit and 256-bit keys, which is the standard protocol. Although I am not a fan of Bitlocker as it is not easy to set up and is a closed program, personal safe makes it easy for you.
4. Turn off Personal Vault
If you turn off your personal vault on OneDrive, all files stored in it will be deleted. So make sure that these files are no longer usable, or make a backup copy in a safe place. Go to OneDrive web and under Settings, click Options. ..
You may be asked to verify your identity using the 2FA method you previously set above. Click on Disable next to Disable Personal Vault and confirm.
Lock it, forget it
If you want to store more files in the OneDrive personal vault, you need to upgrade to a Office 365 plan that starts at $5 per month. This is a bit expensive, but it’s worth it when you consider that you get access to a large number of Microsoft apps and more cloud storage. Plus, file recovery is available up to 30 days and protection against ransomware is included. ..
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Final note
Setting up Onedrive Personal Vault: Guide can be a daunting task, but with the help of this guide, it will be a breeze. If you have any questions about the process or the steps in this guide, don’t hesitate to ask us. Additionally, please share this guide with your friends so they can learn how to set up their own personal vault too! ..
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