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# Vaults

**Vaults** in Devolutions PAM are secure containers designed to logically separate and protect [privileged accounts](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/privileged-account/). They help centralize sensitive credentials while providing strong access controls, making it easier to manage who can access what, and when.

Each vault can be assigned distinct permissions, enabling administrators to limit visibility and operations based on user roles. This is particularly useful for organizations that manage accounts across multiple departments, teams, or customers. Structuring privileged accounts into vaults also supports clearer auditing and [reporting](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/reporting-dashboards/) for [compliance](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/compliance-reporting/) and operational transparency.

In practice, vaults simplify the management of privileged credentials by grouping related accounts and ensuring users only interact with the data they are authorized to access. This helps reduce risk, supports role-based access, and improves overall system security and organization.

#### Vaults aliases

* Safe (CyberArk)
* Account vaulting

#### Related topics

* [Getting started - Add a PAM vault in Devolutions Server](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/getting-started/#add-a-pam-vault)
* [PAM vaults in Devolutions Cloud](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/pam-with-devolutions-cloud/pam-vaults/)
* [PAM vaults in Devolutions Server](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/pam-vaults/)

#### See also

* [Glossary of Common Privileged Access Management (PAM) Terms](https://blog.devolutions.net/2021/01/glossary-of-common-privileged-access-management-pam-terms/)
* [Need Cybersecurity Insurance? Then You Probably Need PAM, Too](https://blog.devolutions.net/2023/10/need-cybersecurity-insurance-then-you-probably-need-pam-too/)


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