VaultCaveGuides
Step-by-step guides to hiding, locking and protecting photos, videos and documents on iPhone.
How to store important documents securely on iPhone
Where to keep passports, medical records, contracts, tax papers and receipts on iPhone, the built-in options and their limits, and when to use a vault.
How to hide files and documents on iPhone
The Files app has no lock or hidden folders. Here's how to hide files on iPhone with locked notes, password-protected documents or an encrypted vault.
How to hide photos from Memories, widgets and search on iPhone
Stop private photos popping up in Memories, featured photos, the Photos widget and search on iPhone, with the exact settings for current iOS.
How to hide photos on iPhone: Hidden album and beyond
Step-by-step ways to hide photos on iPhone with the Hidden album, how to lock it and remove it from view, and when an encrypted vault is the better choice.
How to hide videos on iPhone without losing quality
Hide videos on iPhone with the Hidden album, what that means for iCloud storage and quality, and how to move large videos into an encrypted vault.
How to lock apps on iPhone with Face ID or a passcode
How to lock apps on iPhone with Require Face ID, hide them, or use Screen Time and Guided Access, plus what each method can't stop.
How to lock photos on iPhone with a password
Four ways to lock photos on iPhone, from the Hidden album and locked notes to locking the Photos app, and when a vault with its own key is worth it.
How to permanently delete photos on iPhone
Deleting a photo on iPhone doesn't erase it right away. How to permanently delete photos on iPhone, from Recently Deleted to iCloud, shared albums and backups.
How to make a secret photo album on iPhone that stays private
Normal iPhone albums aren't private. Here's how to make a secret photo album with the Hidden album, a locked note, or an encrypted vault with folders.
How to store intimate photos safely on iPhone
Keep intimate photos out of your camera roll, iCloud sharing and Memories. Built-in options, an encrypted vault, consent, and what to do if images leak.
How to store your passport and ID safely on iPhone
Keep a copy of your passport, driver's licence and ID cards on your iPhone without leaving them in the camera roll. Built-in options, a vault and travel tips.