The files are automatically locked after 20 minutes of inactivity, after which time you’ll need to authenticate them again to access them. You select which files you want to put into the Personal Vault, so you can protect only your most sensitive and private files if you wish. When you need to view those files, you authenticate the access through password, PIN, fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, or a one-time code emailed to you. Through the OneDrive Personal Vault, you can secure any OneDrive files you choose with two-step verification. To give your files an extra layer of protection, Microsoft now offers a Personal Vault for OneDrive users. If you use OneDrive to store and sync your files online, you may be concerned about the security and privacy of your files, both on your devices and in the cloud. For more info, visit our Terms of Use page.

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Learn how to make specific folders and files on OneDrive more secure by using Personal Vault.

How to secure OneDrive files and folders with Personal Vault

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