Creating and Managing Vaults

Learn how to organize your passwords with vaults

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Understanding Vaults

A vault is an encrypted container where all your passwords and sensitive data are stored. You can create multiple vaults to organize your data by category (Personal, Work, Family, etc.) or by security level.

Creating a New Vault

How to Create a Vault

  1. Open the Oculock app
  2. If you're on the vault list, tap the "+" button
  3. If you're inside a vault, tap the vault name at the top and select "Create New Vault"
  4. Enter a name for your vault (e.g., "Personal", "Work", "Family")
  5. Choose your password option:
    • Use Shared Master Password: Use the same password for multiple vaults. This is convenient if you want to unlock all your vaults with one password.
    • Set Vault-Specific Password: Use a unique password for this vault only. This provides additional security isolation.
  6. Enter your master password (or vault-specific password)
  7. Confirm your password
  8. Optionally set up a recovery phrase
  9. Tap "Create Vault"

Password Options Explained

Shared Master Password: This is the recommended option for personal use. Once you set a master password, all vaults using this option can be unlocked with the same password. This makes it easier to manage multiple vaults.

Vault-Specific Password: Each vault can have its own unique password. This provides better security isolation - if one vault's password is compromised, your other vaults remain secure. This is useful for separating work and personal data.

Tip

You can mix both approaches - use a shared master password for your personal vaults, and vault-specific passwords for work or highly sensitive vaults.

Switching Between Vaults

How to Switch Vaults

  1. Tap the vault name at the top of the screen
  2. Select the vault you want to open from the list
  3. Enter the password for that vault (if different from your master password)
  4. The vault will unlock and display its items

Renaming a Vault

How to Rename a Vault

  1. Tap the vault name at the top of the screen
  2. Select "Vault Settings" or "Manage Vault"
  3. Tap "Rename Vault"
  4. Enter the new name
  5. Tap "Save"

Deleting a Vault

Warning

Deleting a vault permanently removes all items stored in it. This action cannot be undone. Make sure you have exported or backed up any important data before deleting a vault.

How to Delete a Vault

  1. Tap the vault name at the top of the screen
  2. Select "Vault Settings" or "Manage Vault"
  3. Scroll down and tap "Delete Vault"
  4. Confirm the deletion by entering the vault password
  5. Confirm again that you want to permanently delete the vault

Vault Organization Tips

  • Personal Vault: Store personal passwords, accounts, and documents
  • Work Vault: Separate work-related passwords and credentials
  • Family Vault: Use HomeVault plan features to share vaults with family members
  • Financial Vault: Keep banking and financial information in a separate, highly secured vault

Premium Features

HomeVault Plan Features

With the HomeVault plan, you can:

  • Shared Vaults: Share vaults with family members
  • HomeVault: Create a dedicated vault for household items
  • Local Network Sync: Sync vaults across devices on your local network
  • Family Management: Manage family member access and permissions
  • Guest Access: Grant temporary access to guests and contractors

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