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2025
Feb
Fine-grained restriction for enterprise password storage
FeaturesSuper admins and admins can now enforce fine-grained restrictions on enterprise password storage. This update enables users to store only personal passwords while allowing designated users to save and share business credentials. By implementing this control, organizations can enhance security, ensuring that sensitive enterprise passwords remain protected while maintaining flexibility for authorized personnel.
File attachment restriction
FeaturesSuper admins can now disable the file attachment option for users in accordance with their organization's policy. This restriction prevents users from attaching files in Zoho Vault, ensuring compliance with security and data management guidelines.
Transfer ownership with a designated folder
EnhancementsSuper admins and admins can now select a designated folder when transferring ownership of passwords. Previously, transferred passwords were mixed with all saved credentials, making it difficult to track those from departing users. With this update, passwords are directly transferred into a chosen folder, allowing super admins to organize and manage them more efficiently.
Breached password alert while editing passwords
EnhancementsWe've enhanced security by introducing a breached password alert when updating your password. If the entered password has been compromised in known data breaches, a warning message will be displayed, prompting you to choose a more secure password. This helps enhance account security and protect against potential threats.
February 2025
Bug-FixesThe secure notes option will now be available when users select the Add option, providing a seamless way to create and manage secure notes.
2024
Dec
User inclusive list for data backup
EnhancementsSuper admins and admins can manage backup access with greater precision. Previously, all new users were automatically granted backup access unless explicitly exempted. Now, only users explicitly added to the inclusion list will have backup access, enhancing security and administrative control.
Passphrase generator
FeaturesThe Zoho Vault browser extension now includes a built-in passphrase generator, enabling users to create strong, random, and memorable passphrases easily.
Nov
DataDog SIEM integration
FeaturesUsers can now enable the Datadog SIEM integration to forward security events for comprehensive threat detection and incident response. Learn more.
Enhancement in event notification
EnhancementsEvent notifications are now sent as password-protected PDF files instead of HTML format in emails, ensuring enhanced security and confidentiality.
TOTP autofill on iOS
FeaturesUsers can now autofill Time-Based One-Time passwords (TOTPs) directly from the keyboard during login, making authentication faster and more convenient. Learn more.
Oct
Offline access and backup for folders
EnhancementsIn addition to passwords, users can now access folders offline and create regular backups of their folder information, providing added convenience.
Login activity report for extension and mobile
EnhancementsIn addition to the web version, users can closely track all Zoho Vault login activities through both the browser extension and mobile application, ensuring heightened security and vigilant monitoring.
Revamped reports
EnhancementsReports have undergone a significant overhaul to provide users with deeper and more comprehensive insights.
Reports have undergone a significant overhaul to provide users with deeper and more comprehensive insights.
EnhancementsUsers can now narrow their password searches by filtering for specific users or groups they've shared passwords with or received passwords from.
Sep
Browser Extensions
EnhancementsJul
Browser extensions
Enhancements- Domain matching: Customize domain matching at a global level. Enhanced and easier settings help you configure subdomain matching.
- Advanced settings:
- Disable badge count: When enabled, the extension's badge on the toolbar won't show the domain matching password count.
- Disable the website vault icon: When enabled, the vault icon won't appear in password fields, but you can still access your passwords from the right-click context menu.
- Disable click to login: When enabled, clicking on the password entry will show the password details instead of automatically logging in.
- Multi-language support: The extension now supports multiple languages. The extension language can be changed by changing the browser language.
- Enhanced filter: Users can now filter their passwords by tags. For instance, by searching for the tag "bank," users can easily access all of their bank account credentials.
Jun
Fine-grained restriction for folder creation
EnhancementsSuper admins now have granular control over folder creation permissions, so they can selectively restrict specific users or groups from adding new folders.
May
Login activity report
New FeatureAdmins now have real-time visibility into user login activity across all devices and platforms. This includes detailed records of master password attempts, both successful and unsuccessful, with precise timestamps. By closely tracking these login attempts, unauthorized access can be identified and addressed promptly.
Apr
Introducing Zoho Vault's desktop app
NewWe are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated arrival of Zoho Vault for macOS. This dedicated application brings the power and security of Zoho Vault directly to your desktop, allowing you to manage passwords, cards, certificates, and other sensitive information with unparalleled ease and efficiency.
Passcard link
New FeatureZoho Vault now offers passcard links, which is a secure way to share account details with authorized users. Passcard links provide a complete view of an account, including username, password, attachments, and more. For example, you can add passcard links into technical documentation, ensuring that only authorized users can access the password details.
Secure notes
New FeatureUsers can now store notes securely alongside their login credentials and other sensitive data. All information is kept in sync across devices, ensuring easy access whenever needed. For example, your secure notes can be used to track business expenses or organize notes for tax filing.
Mar
Introducing the all-new Zoho Vault for iOS: A Big Leap Forward
Platform Enhancement- Enhanced multi-account functionality: Users can effortlessly add and toggle between multiple accounts within the mobile application, providing heightened flexibility and convenience.
- Payment card: The mobile application now includes support for payment card functionality. Credit and debit cards can be scanned to automatically populate fields, offering a seamless and convenient experience while you’re on the move.
- Idle time lock: Our enhanced mobile app lock feature now automatically locks after a specified "auto-lock" time, adding an extra layer of security for users. This feature complements our existing app lock functionality, which locks the app when transitioning from the background to the foreground.
- Geolocation restriction: Geolocation restriction allows super admins to limit user access to the mobile app or specific features based on geographic locations. For example, super admins can choose "Singapore" on the map and permit all or specific users to access the Zoho Vault mobile app only from that region.
- User education alerts: Our mobile app has been enhanced to provide prompt notifications regarding upcoming webinars. This feature aims to ensure that users remain well-informed about valuable online events and seminars hosted by Zoho Vault.
- User search: Our platform now offers improved precision in user search capabilities. In addition to searching by names, users can now be easily located using their email addresses.
Browser extensions
EnhancementsUnlock extension using authenticators: Users can now effortlessly unlock their extensions by using popular authenticators such as Touch ID, Windows Hello, passkeys, and YubiKey. This integration allows users to access the extension without the need to manually enter their master password each time, guaranteeing a convenient and smooth experience.
Browser extensions
EnhancementsAutofill master password: Users can now securely store their master password within the extension and conveniently use it to autofill login credentials on the Zoho Vault website. This feature is particularly beneficial for users with multiple Vault accounts.
Feb
Launch of new datacenter
NewZoho Vault now extends its services to datacenters in both Canada and Saudi Arabia. This advancement allows our customers to securely store and manage their passwords, cards, certificates, and other sensitive information within their respective countries, ensuring enhanced security and convenience.
Jan
Instant and browser notifications
EnhancementsEnhanced instant notification alerts are now available for critical operations, including: emergency access, report exports, audit trails exports, offline access, password policy updates, user TFA status changes, and immediate access restriction to emergency passwords. These alerts are based on user roles and privileges. For instance, if a new emergency contact is added, all super admins will receive an immediate pop-up notification at the top-right corner of the web interface.
Import enhancements
Enhancements- Expanded category support: Increased the number of supported categories during import from 50 to 200, providing greater flexibility for bringing in more data at once.
- Reuse password name: During import, users now have the option to reuse existing password names. This functionality is available when the reuse option is enabled within fine-grained controls, providing more flexibility.
Browser extensions
EnhancementsSafari extension: The Safari extension has been upgraded with enhanced functionality. Users now have access to all of Zoho Vault features within Safari. For instance, TOTP functionality is now fully supported, a feature that was previously unavailable.
2023
Dec
Browser extensions
FeaturesUnlock extension using Zoho OneAuth: Users now have the option to unlock their Zoho Vault extension using the OneAuth app. This integration allows users to access the extension without the hassle of manually entering their master password every time, ensuring a smooth and effortless experience.
Browser extensions
Enhancements- Unified theme across the web app and the extension: The UI color theme and font settings are now synced between the extension and the web app. Previously, the extension and the web app had separate themes and fonts. Now, both share the same settings, which can be configured from either platform.
- Enhanced password generator: When adding or editing passwords, users now have the option to generate passwords using the built-in password generator. Simply click on the generator icon within the password field to access this feature.
Nov
Instant notification
FeaturesInstant notification alerts will be sent for access control and password-sharing operations that are based on the users' roles and privileges. For instance, if an admin shares a password with a user, the recipient will receive an immediate pop-up notification at the top-right corner of the web interface.
Revamped Password Assessment Report
EnhancementsMonitor the security of enterprise passwords effortlessly with our latest update to the Password Assessment Report. This upgraded version offers comprehensive insights into both overall user passwords and individual user-specific passwords, providing a comprehensive evaluation of password security across your organization.
Password Policy Compliance Report
FeaturesZoho Vault has introduced an extensive compliance report that provides a detailed overview of the password policies enforced within your organization. This report includes a thorough breakdown of enterprise passwords, categorized according to each respective policy in place. Furthermore, it provides details on whether the password is compliant with the associated password policy.
Oct
Unlock Zoho Vault using the Zoho OneAuth mobile app and other authenticators
FeaturesZoho Vault has introduced a seamless integration feature with the Zoho OneAuth mobile app and various other authentication methods, including Windows Hello, TouchID, Passkey, and YubiKey. This seamless integration allows users to access their Zoho Vault without the hassle of manually entering their master password every time, ensuring a smooth and effortless experience.
Sep
User group-specific, fine-grained controls
FeaturesZoho Vault has introduced user group-specific, fine-grained controls, which allows administrators to enforce and adjust feature restrictions tailored to specific user groups as required.
Browser extensions - TOTP sites
EnhancementsEarlier, our support was limited to websites that required TOTP input through a single field. However, we’ve now broadened our capabilities to cater to websites that have six separate boxes, allowing users to autofill each digit of their TOTP code individually.
Aug
Revamped folders
EnhancementsUsers can now move a folder from one place to another in the hierarchical structure along with the sharing privileges. Additionally, permission privileges will align with the configurations set in the fine-grained controls and clone-sharing privileges. Users also have the capability to delete folders along with their associated passwords.
Browser extensions
Enhancements- Website and browser extension icons revamped: Website and browser extension icons have been redesigned and enhanced to improve their visual appeal and functionality.
- Lock extensions on system lock: Browser extensions automatically lock when the system is locked, providing enhanced security by preventing access to passwords even if someone gains access to your device. This feature is exclusively available on Chromium browsers.
Jun
Browser extensions
Enhancements- Third-party sharing: Zoho Vault browser extensions now enable effortless third-party password sharing.
- Prevent developer tools during one-click login: We have enhanced the security of our one-click login process by implementing measures to prevent unauthorized access via developer tools, ensuring the passwords remain protected.
- Search: The browser extension now offers an improved search functionality, allowing users to search for multiple words and highlights matching search terms.
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP): Users can now fetch TOTPs from Zoho OneAuth for auto login to websites through browser extensions.
May
Geolocation restrictions
FeaturesGeolocation restrictions enable super admins to enhance security by limiting users access to Zoho Vault from specific geographic locations. For instance, super-admins can select “Singapore” on the map and allow all or specific users to access vault only from that region.
Browser extensions - Payment card
EnhancementsWe have improved our payment card detection feature to seamlessly auto-fill card details. For instance, some websites have payment card fields placed within different iframes, making it challenging to detect and autofill them. However, we’ve overcome this challenge, ensuring a smooth autofill experience in such cases.
Apr
Password add/edit form revamp
EnhancementsThe form to add and edit passwords has been revamped and streamlined.
Password details page breached password warning banner was disabled for the assessment excluded category
ChangesThe breached password warning banner will no longer appear for passwords in the assessment excluded category, reducing unnecessary alerts.
Password history in browser extension
Platform EnhancementThe browser extension now includes a password history feature, allowing users to access previous password versions.
Basic authentication support
New FeatureZoho Vault introduces basic authentication support, possibly for specific integrations or use cases requiring basic authentication methods.
Mar
Credit card autofill
FeaturesZoho Vault now supports the autofill feature for credit card details, enabling easy storage and convenient autofill of card information on relevant websites and payment portals.
Bulk update option for password policy
EnhancementsAdministrators can perform bulk updates to password policies, simplifying the management of password requirements across multiple accounts.
Move passwords from one folder to another folder
FeaturesUsers can now move passwords between folders, providing better organization and management of password entries.
Ability to clone the sharing privileges of the shared parent folder to simplify and automate sharing with other team members
FeaturesZoho Vault introduces a sharing privileges cloning feature for shared parent folders, streamlining and automating the sharing process with team members.
Jan
Chamber Management
Features- Bulk operations: Sharing with user, user group - Revoke: Users can now perform bulk operations to share passwords with multiple users or user groups, as well as revoke shared access to passwords.
- Third-party sharing - Chamber Management now allows users to share passwords with external third parties, expanding collaboration capabilities.
- Bulk operation: Transfer ownership - Bulk transfer of ownership for passwords in the Chamber Management feature is now supported, streamlining the process of transferring ownership to multiple users.
Password category-wise exclude option for password assessment score generation
FeaturesUsers can exclude specific password categories from the assessment score generation process, providing more flexibility in evaluating password security.
Multi-font support (e.g., Open Sans and Zoho Puvi), font change option provided in the user profile
Platform EnhancementZoho Vault introduces multi-font support, allowing users to choose between Open Sans and Zoho Puvi fonts. Users can also change the font settings in their profiles for a personalized experience.
TOTP import from competitors
FeaturesUsers can now import time-based, one-time passwords (TOTP) from competitive products, making it easier to switch to Zoho Vault while retaining existing TOTP data.
2022
Oct
- Breached password alerts
Jun
- Scheduler for reports
May
- Command line interface (CLI) for Zoho Vault
Apr
- New time-based access restrictions for third-party password sharing
Mar
- Webhook Integration:
Admins can now send instant notifications to legacy or third-party applications as and when critical events occur - Support for new SIEM solution - Microsoft Sentinel
- Support for dark mode and trash bin in the browser extensions
Jan
- Autologin support from the web
- Import and export TOTP keys
- Access TOTP keys in the data backup and offline copy
Minor UI enhancements
2021
Dec
- TOTP integration
- Support for two new languages–German and Italian
Oct
- Overlay popup enhancement
- Auto-update website logos for newly added passwords from the browser extensions
- Option to keep the extension signed in even after logging out from the web app
- Option to save credentials as new entries over updating existing credentials when accessing a website saved in Vault
Aug
- Create, edit, and delete folders from our iOS and Android apps
- Add new and existing passwords to folders
- Autosave and auto-update frame enhancements to our browser extensions
Jun
- An option to save newly generated passwords to your account from the extension
May
- New browser extension for Microsoft Edge
- New filters (Recently added, Recently used) to find passwords efficiently
- An option for super admins to enforce org-level inactivity timeout for the web app and browser extensions
Apr
- Completely revamped browser extension for Google Chrome and Firefox
- A detailed view to swiftly perform frequent actions from the extension
- An option to customize the default view of your extension
- UX enhancements for the extension's password generator
Mar
Option to periodically back up your data every month
Jan
- Launch of Zoho Vault's new web interface