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Verizon Cloud Desktop App
Manage Locked Folder Content

2026-10-14 06:21:10.015

Verizon Cloud Desktop App
Manage Locked Folder Content

Take full control of your private files by using the Verizon Cloud app on your Mac® or Windows® computer to securely add, transfer, or delete content in your PIN-protected folder.

Before you begin

Only the 2 TB and Unlimited storage plans support content backup via the Cloud desktop app.
To make changes to your Verizon Cloud plan, refer to Add / Manage Verizon Cloud Subscription - My Verizon Website.

Add Files

  1. Open the Verizon Cloud desktop app using one of the following methods:
    • Select the
      Cloud icon
      in the system tray (lower right, Windows) or menu bar (upper right, Mac).
    • Search for
      Verizon Cloud
      in your application list.
  2. If necessary, select the
    Home icon
    .
  3. Select
    Library
    then do any of the following:
    • To add from media categories:
      1. Select the desired category (e.g., Photos & videos, Documents, etc.).
      2. Choose the
        Multi-select icon
        Checkboxes then select the desired file(s).
      3. Select the
        Lock icon
        .
      4. Select
        Make Secure
        to confirm.
        Secure files will no longer be available in the regular Verizon Cloud categories.
    • To add files from within the Locked Folder:
      1. Select
        Locked Folder
        .
      2. Select the
        Add icon
        .
      3. Select
        Upload
        .
      4. Select the desired file(s).
    • To add from Suggested Uploads:
      Only available when turned on in security settings.
      1. From the Suggested Uploads section, select the suggested upload category (e.g., Passport, Driver's licenses, etc.).
      2. Select the desired file(s) then select
        Open
        .
      3. If prompted to create a new folder, select
        Yes
        to create a subfolder within the Locked Folder or
        No
        to place the files in the root of the Locked Folder.

Manage Media in Locked Folder

  1. Open the Verizon Cloud desktop app using one of the following methods:
    • Select the
      Cloud icon
      in the system tray (lower-right, Windows) or menu bar (upper-right, Mac).
    • Search for
      Verizon Cloud
      in your application list.
  2. If necessary, select the
    Home icon
    .
  3. Navigate:
    Library
    Locked Folder
    .
  4. Enter your 6-digit Locked Folder PIN.
    If you've forgotten your PIN, select
    Forgot PIN
    , enter the answers to your security questions then select
    Submit
    .
  5. Choose the
    Multi-select icon
    Checkboxes.
  6. Select the desired file(s) then do any of the following:
    • To create a new folder:
      1. Select the
        Add icon
        .
      2. Select
        New Folder
        .
      3. Enter the desired folder name then select
        Save
        .
    • To move the selected file(s):
      1. Select the
        Move Folder icon
        Folder with arrow pointing right.
      2. Select the desired location then select
        Done
        .
      3. Select
        Move
        to confirm.
    • To delete the selected file(s):
      1. Select the
        Delete icon
        .
      2. Review the notification then select
        Delete
        to confirm.