How to automatically lock your Safe Boxes in Koofr Vault?

Imagine this: You step away from your computer for a quick break, assuming your sensitive files are secure. But in your rush, you forget to lock them, exposing your private data to prying eyes. Or perhaps you have multiple vaults to protect different types of information, and manually securing each one becomes a time-consuming task.

Cyber threats and data breaches are more prevalent than ever, strong security measures are no longer optional—they’re essential. Unauthorised access to sensitive files can lead to identity theft, financial loss, or corporate data leaks. Protecting personal and professional information requires more than good intentions—it demands smart, reliable tools.

That’s where Koofr Vault comes in. Designed for convenience and security, Koofr Vault safeguards your most sensitive files. With automated locking, robust encryption, and seamless integration, it ensures your data remains protected without adding unnecessary complexity to your workflow.

Koofr Vault: The Ultimate Protection for Your Files

In an era where online security threats are constantly evolving, protecting sensitive data requires more than just cloud storage. Client-side encryption ensures that your files are encrypted on your device before they are uploaded, meaning no one—not even your cloud provider—can access them. This added layer of security guarantees full control over your encryption keys and safeguards your files from unauthorised access.

What is Koofr Vault and Why Use It?

Koofr Vault is an advanced client-side encryption application designed to protect your most sensitive data. Unlike standard solutions, Koofr Vault ensures that only you can decrypt your files. With zero-knowledge encryption and automatic Safe Box locking, Koofr Vault makes securing your files simple and hassle-free.

Koofr prioritises user choice and flexibility. Some cloud services enforce client-side encryption by default - often making file sharing and collaboration difficult - but Koofr offers Koofr Vault as a separate application. This allows users to decide which files need the highest level of security while still benefiting from Koofr’s standard storage and sharing features.

Read about why Koofr offers client-side encryption as an add on.

Koofr Vault is Available in All Koofr Plans

In our opinion, security shouldn’t be a premium feature. That’s why Koofr Vault is included in all Koofr plans, ensuring that every user can take advantage of client-side encryption without extra costs. Additionally, Koofr Vault is fully compatible with rclone, allowing users to manage encrypted files effortlessly via the command line.

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Koofr Vault Features

Koofr Vault is available as a web and mobile app, offering you easy access and management of your encrypted files on both desktop and mobile devices. See our beginner-friendly guide and get started with Koofr Vault today.

Never worry about forgetting to lock your sensitive files - Koofr Vault automatically secures them when inactive with its automatic safe box locking.

Step-by-Step Setup for Koofr Vault Auto-Locking

Manually locking your Koofr vaults can be both inconvenient and risky. Forgetting to lock a Safe Box can lead to unauthorised access, and the possibility of human error remains high.

On mobile devices, you have the option to lock the entire Koofr Vault application for enhanced privacy. For desktop usage, beyond locking Safe Boxes, maintaining overall cyber hygiene is crucial—such as locking your computer when not in use and other secure practices. Learn more about locking your Koofr app on iOS devices.

The Solution for your problems: Auto-Lock Safe Box Feature

The auto-lock feature automatically secures your Safe Boxes after a period of inactivity. This means:

• Peace of Mind: Never worry about forgetting to manually lock your Safe Boxes.
• Improved Security: The auto-lock feature reduces the risk of unauthorised access by ensuring your files are always protected.
• Time-Saving: The auto-lock feature eliminates the extra step of locking each Safe Box manually.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Auto-Locking of Safe Box-es

Follow just a few steps and set up the automatically locking of your Safe Box-es.

Guide For Koofr Vault Web App Users

1. Open Koofr Vault Settings: Log into your Koofr Vault web app and click on the information icon to navigate to the Safe Box settings.
2. Open the Lock Safe Box Settings: Choose the auto-lock interval that best suits your security needs. By default it is set to lock after 1 hour of inactivity.

After you choose the auto-lock settings, your Safe Boxes will now automatically auto-lock after the selected time period.

Guide For Koofr Vault Mobile App Users

1. Open Koofr Vault Settings: Launch the Koofr Vault mobile app and press the info button to open the settings menu.
2. Enable Auto-Lock: Press on Automatically lock after and select the wanted time-period of inactivity after which your Safe Box will lock automatically.

You also have additional customisation options, offering you:

• Individual Safe Box Settings: You can set auto-lock timers for each Safe Box individually.
• Device-Specific Settings: Different devices/browsers can have unique auto-lock settings based on your usage patterns.

By following the simple steps, you can ensure that your sensitive files are automatically secured, reducing the risk of accidental exposure and enhancing your overall data security.

By using the Koofr Vault's auto-lock feature, you benefit from enhanced security, greater peace of mind, and a streamlined experience that eliminates the hassle of manual locking. In today’s increasingly digital world, protecting your sensitive data is more critical than ever - ensuring that your files are secured automatically minimizes the risk of accidental exposure.

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We encourage you to take full control of your digital security: enable auto-lock on your Safe Boxes today and keep your confidential information safe.

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