Though my OneDrive files should be safe and secure in the cloud and on my various devices, I’m still concerned that files with confidential or sensitive information may be exposed. For that reason, I use a feature in OneDrive called Personal Vault. By including specific OneDrive folders or files in this vault, you can add an extra layer of authentication required to access this content. By default, the vault remains locked until you need it. You unlock it with whatever method you use to protect your Microsoft account. After you unlock the vault, it automatically locks after a certain amount of time to again protect your files. Also: How do I get OneDrive under control [Ask ZDNET]
Requirements
To take full advantage of the Personal Vault, you need a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription. With either plan, you can add as many files to the vault as space allows. Without a Microsoft 365 plan, you can include only three files in your vault, which likely wouldn’t do the trick for most people. Further, the Personal Vault is available only with the OneDrive personal app and not with OneDrive for Business. Otherwise, the vault works the same in Windows 10 and 11.
How to secure your sensitive OneDrive files with a Personal Vault
Also: Multi-factor authentication: How to enable 2FA to step up your security Also: Two-factor authentication is a great idea. But not enough people are using it Drill through the different folders in OneDrive and select the subfolders and files you want to move to the Personal Vault. Then click the heading for Move items. Continue this process until you’ve moved all the necessary items.
