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Vault Secrets

EmpowerID enables users to securely vault sensitive information such as account credentials, credit card data, and private notes. These items, referred to as secrets, are encrypted and protected using a master password defined by the user. EmpowerID retains only a secure hash of this password—never the actual value—ensuring that secret data remains secure and inaccessible without the correct password.

⚠️Master Password Security
If you lose your master password, any secrets you created will be irretrievable. While you can create a new master password, you will not be able to access secrets encrypted with your old master password.

Prerequisites​

  • You must be a valid EmpowerID user with an active session.
  • Access to the Privileged Access tab under your Profile is required.
  • You must have created a master password or be ready to set one up during the vaulting process.

Secret Types in EmpowerID​

EmpowerID supports the following secret types:

🔑 Password​

Stores credentials for an account, including:

  • Username
  • Password
  • Login page URL
  • Optional notes

💳 Credit Card​

Stores credit card data, including:

  • Card type
  • Card number
  • Name on card
  • Expiration date
  • CVV
  • Optional notes

📝 Note​

Stores user-defined private notes in plain text format.

ℹ️Secret Ownership

Secrets are personal and encrypted data. They cannot be accessed or shared by other users, systems, or inventoried objects—even those linked to the user's account. Only the user who vaulted the secret has access.

Procedure: Vaulting a Secret​

Step 1: Access Your Profile​

Click your username in the EmpowerID interface and select View Profile.

Access Profile

Step 2: Navigate to the Secrets Section​

  1. Click the Privileged Access tab.
  2. Expand the Secrets section.

Step 3: Add a New Secret​

Click the Add button in the Secrets grid.

Add Secret

This opens the Password Vault Data dialog.

Password Vault Dialog

Step 4: Enter Secret Information​

Select the appropriate Secret Type and enter the required details. Refer to the relevant tab below for field-level input instructions:

Password Secret Fields​

FieldDescription
Display NameDescriptive name for the secret
User NameUsername credential
PasswordPassword credential
Login URL (V2)(Optional) URL of the login page
Notes(Optional) Additional information

Step 5: Save and Authenticate​

After entering all required fields:

  1. Click Save.
  2. When prompted, enter your master password to encrypt and store the secret.
ℹ️Master Password Required

If you do not have a master password, EmpowerID will prompt you to create one before completing the vaulting process.