Security News > 2021 > January > How to use Dropbox Vault to secure sensitive files
You can protect your online files by placing them in a virtual vault secured by a PIN. Those of you who use Dropbox to store files online may be concerned about the security of your cloud-based content.
For sensitive files that need an extra layer of protection, Dropbox now offers a vault.
Figure A. At the next step, enter a six-digit pin to secure the files in the vault.
Click the Add button and you can add files or folders from your computer or files from Dropbox.
Figure E. Go to the location for All Files and then click the vault to see the files within it.
Figure F. The next time you try to open the vault, you'll be prompted to enter your PIN. Figure G. Any files or folders you add to your vault are protected by the PIN. You can share files in the vault without sharing the PIN. But your recipients can only view the files and not edit them.