How to Save Passwords using Zoho Vault Password Manager

If you are someone who usually forgets passwords or have set a weaker one so that you can remember them easily, then you are not alone. It is extremely difficult for anyone to remember complicated passwords for multiple apps and websites. With the Zoho Vault Password Manager, you don’t want to create weak passwords to remember them. The Zoho Vault helps you store all your passwords securely and generates a strong, difficult password for all your accounts. All you need to do is remember the master password for your Zoho Vault Password Manager. In this article, we will discuss the steps to install and use Zoho Vault Password Manager on your smartphone and PC.

Is Zoho Vault Free?

The Zoho Vault has one base version, which is completely free and covers all the basic features. Three other paid versions are also available, and they have many advanced features.

• Free Forever: This free version of Zoho Vault offers unlimited password storage on unlimited devices. You can also quickly access any account with its secure Passwordless Login feature.

• Standard: With this plan, you can securely share the password with your team members. Using the One-time sharing with third parties feature, you can temporarily share passwords with individuals outside your organization. You can get this plan at $0.90 per month.

• Professional: To use this plan, you need a minimum of 5 users. This plan suits small and medium-sized businesses that want to secure their passwords and sensitive information. This plan costs $4.50 per month when billed annually.

• Enterprise: This Enterprise plan is suitable for large organizations with numerous employees and it costs $7.20 per month. This premium plan contains all the features of the free, standard, and professional plan. Further, it also has multiple other features like single sign-on for cloud apps, automated reminders for password expiration and password reset, help desk integration, etc.

Steps to Use Zoho Vault on Windows PC or Mac

1. Open a web browser on the PC and visit the website of Zoho Vault.

2. A sign-up page will appear on the screen. Enter the Email ID and create a new Password. Then, tap Sign Up.

3. You can also create a Zoho Account using your Google, LinkedIn, or Outlook account.

4. Next, it will ask whether your organization already has an account with Zoho Vault. Tap No to continue.

5. Then, on the welcome page, select Personal.

6. You need to create the master password for Zoho Vault and re-enter it on the Confirm Master Password tab. This is the only password you need to remember after creating a Zoho account.

7. Now, enter the Captcha on the required field and checkmark the terms and conditions.

8. Finally, tap Get Started, and a Zoho Vault account will be successfully created.

9. Once created, click on the Passwords tab at the left side panel on the screen and tap Add Password. Then, you can add all the passwords by entering the category, name, folder, user name, password, and URL.

10. Besides manually saving passwords on the vault, you can import passwords from other browsers by selecting the Import Passwords option.

11. You can also add Zoho Vault as an extension on your browser by searching Zoho Vault Extension. Then, access the Zoho Vault extension webpage and tap Add to add it as an extension.

Once you have added the extension, you can easily save the login credentials whenever you log in to any new website or account.

How to Use Zoho Vault on Windows PC and Mac

Once you have successfully created a Zoho Vault account on your PC, log in to it. You will see multiple options on the side menu. To explore it more, go through the section below.

Dashboard

On the Dashboard menu, it will show you details like the number of saved passwords, folders, file attachments, and expired passwords. Further, there is a section called Password Assessment Score, where you can get the security status and score of your passwords.

Passwords

This is the section where you can add all the new passwords and manage all the existing ones.

• All Passwords: You can add new passwords by clicking the Add button at the top. Also, using the Import button at the top, you can import passwords from other browsers on your PC. In addition, by check-marking the Star icon near your passwords, you can add them as Favorites.
• Favorites: In this section, you can manage all your favorite passwords.
• Trash: This section acts like a recycle bin. It will store all the passwords that you have deleted from your Zoho Vault. You can also clear all the trashed passwords in this section.
• Category: While creating a new password, you need to select the category according to its nature. In this category section, you can find all your saved passwords based on their category.
• Folders: Under this section, you can create folders for your passwords according to their category. For example, you can create a folder named Banking and add all your bank-related passwords. This will help you to manage passwords easily.

Folders

You can access all the created password folders under this Folder menu. You can also create new folders in this tab.

Audit

In this tab, you will get a detailed report on all your saved passwords, including when, where, and by whom these passwords are created and used.

Settings

In the Settings menu, you can create actions like enforcing MFA, importing and exporting passwords, backing up all the data, changing the master password, etc.

Steps to Install and Use Zoho Vault on Smartphone

1. Install the Zoho Vault Password Manager on the Android or iPhone from the Play Store or App Store.

2. Click the Sign-Up option and create a new Zoho account on your smartphone.

3. Once you create an account, you need to create a Master Password for your Zoho Vault account.

4. Now, on the app’s home page, tap the Password menu at the bottom left corner of the screen. Then, tap the Add (+) icon and add passwords of your social media, bank accounts, etc.

5. Hereafter, you don’t need to remember or manually type the passwords whenever you log in to any social media, net banking, or account on your smartphone.

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