SecureAccess has been replaced with PrivateAccess.
All current SecureAccess users are advised to back up their SecureAccess vault data and upgrade to PrivateAccess.
- Backup the SecureAccess Data Vault.
Answer ID 44758: How to Backup and Restore SanDisk SecureAccess Private Vault Data - Migrate from SecureAccess to PrivateAccess.
Answer ID 49525: Instructions to Migrate from SanDisk SecureAccess to PrivateAccess - Need more help?
Answer ID 48025: Download and Install PrivateAccess for SanDisk Products
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SecureAccess encrypts and password protects files on SanDisk USB flash drives. Files in the private vault are encrypted. The vault is password protected.
SecureAccess v3.02 Features
- Improved password settings
- Faster Encryption with multi-thread processing
- Encrypted Backup and Restore data stored in vault
IMPORTANT:
- The "forgot password" option does not allow you to reset your password.
- Keep your SecureAccess vault password secure to ensure access to your vault.
- SecureAccess utilizes 128-bit AES encryption.
- Tech support cannot assist with forgotten passwords.
- Ejecting a drive abruptly might result in data corruption and vault might not behave as expected.
User Manual
Requirements
A SanDisk USB or iXpand USB flash drive is required to use PrivateAccess software.
System Support
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.x
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Mac OS® X 10.7+ (Intel Based Mac only)
Software Upgrade Steps
- Answer ID 49525: Instructions to Migrate from SanDisk SecureAccess to PrivateAccess
- Answer ID 44747: SanDisk SecureAccess: Migrate from v2.0 to v3.0 on Windows
- Answer ID 44752: SanDisk SecureAccess: Migrate from v2.0 to v3.0 on macOS
- Answer ID 41558: SanDisk SecureAccess: Migrate from v1.0 to v3.0 on Windows
- Answer ID 41721: SanDisk SecureAccess: Migrate from v1.0 to v3.0 on macOS
Need more help?
- Answer ID 41562: SanDisk SecureAccess Private Vault Setup on Windows
- Answer ID 41758: SanDisk SecureAccess: Private Vault Setup on macOS
- Answer ID 41118: SanDisk SecureAccess: Add Files & Folders to Private Vault
- Answer ID 44758: How to Backup and Restore SanDisk SecureAccess Private Vault Data
- Answer ID 41700: SanDisk SecureAccess: Use File Shredder
- Answer ID 41765: SanDisk SecureAccess: Recover Password
- Answer ID 49392: SanDisk SecureAccess: Collect Debug Logs