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  • Grok Bot Vault: What It Is and How to Set It Up

    Grok Bot Vault: What It Is and How to Set It Up

    Short answer: Vault is a new place in Grok Bot that keeps your logins, payment cards, and contact info, so your Bot can fill them in when it signs in, shops, or books something for you. You’ll find it in the desktop app under Settings → Vault. The easiest way to add a login is to tick Securely save to Grok Bot’s vault the next time your Bot asks you to sign in to a site.

    Last checked: October 23, 2026. This feature is brand new, so menus and wording may change. See the official links at the end.

    What’s new

    On October 23, 2026, the official @bot account on X announced: “Grok Bot can now save your logins, cards, and contact information. Add them once, and Bot securely remembers them for the future.”

    I first spotted it in a post from Texas Twins Dad, who shared a handy walk-through of where to find it. Everything below is checked against @bot’s announcement and its demo video, plus the official Grok Bot help pages.

    Before Vault, you had to type a password into a secure form every time your Bot hit a sign-in page, or connect a password manager. Now you can save it once and let your Bot reuse it.

    How Grok Bot Vault works: save a login, card, or contact info once, find it in Settings then Vault, and your Bot fills it in next time it signs in, shops, or books

    What Vault saves

    In @bot’s demo video, the Vault page has four tabs:

    • All: everything in one list.
    • Logins: a website plus the email or username you use there, like github.com or nytimes.com.
    • Cards: payment cards, shown only by the card name and the last four digits (for example “Visa •••• 4242”).
    • Contact info: your details, such as an entry called “Home” with a name on it.

    Each saved item shows up as one row, so you can see at a glance what your Bot has on file.

    What your Bot can and can’t see

    This is the part worth reading slowly. The demo video shows this note at the bottom of the Vault page:

    “Grok Bot never sees a saved card’s number or security code. It can see logins and contact info so it can type them in for you.”

    So, in plain English:

    • Cards: your Bot can use a saved card, but the card number and security code are hidden from it.
    • Logins and contact info: your Bot can see these, because it needs to type them into the page.

    The sign-in form in the same demo also says the password is “Never shown to your Bot. Only filled on ads.google.com,” which means a saved login is tied to the site it belongs to. xAI hasn’t published a help page that explains the technical details, such as how Vault data is encrypted. I’m not going to guess, so stick to what the app tells you on screen.

    Before you start

    • A plan that includes Grok Bot. Grok Bot comes with The X Subscription’s Premium plan ($30/month) and up. The Free and Plus plans don’t include it. Our Grok Bot pricing guide has the full breakdown.
    • The latest Grok Bot app. Vault was announced on October 23, 2026. xAI didn’t name a minimum app version, so update the app first. If Vault still isn’t in your Settings, check back later.
    • A strong password on your own account. Vault keeps sensitive details tied to your account, so the account itself should be locked down (more on that below).

    How to find Vault

    These steps are for the Grok Bot desktop app, which is what the demo shows:

    1. Open the Grok Bot app on your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.
    2. Click your profile at the bottom of the sidebar to open your account menu.
    3. Choose Settings.
    4. Click Vault in the Settings list. It sits between Computer and Usage & Billing.

    You’ll see your saved items and the tabs for Logins, Cards, and Contact info. If you haven’t saved anything yet, the list will be empty.

    The official demo only shows the desktop app. I couldn’t confirm where Vault lives in the phone app yet, so check your phone’s settings or use your computer.

    How to save a login to Vault

    The demo shows this flow, using Google Ads as the example:

    1. Ask your Bot to do something that needs a sign-in. In the demo, the request is “Pause my Google Ads Manager campaigns that are over budget.”
    2. Your Bot sends a sign-in card. It names the site (“Sign in to Google Ads Manager”) and says “Opens a secure form.” Choose Open.
    3. Fill in the secure form. Enter your email or username and your password.
    4. Tick “Securely save to Grok Bot’s vault.” The checkbox sits under the password field.
    5. Choose Submit. Your Bot signs in and carries on with the task.

    Next time your Bot needs to sign in to that site, it can use the saved login instead of asking you to type it again. The new login also shows up under Settings → Vault → Logins.

    How to add cards and contact info

    The announcement says you “add them once,” and the demo shows cards and contact info saved in Vault. But it doesn’t show the exact steps for adding them, and there’s no official help page for Vault yet. Here’s what I’d do:

    • Look on the Vault page for a way to add an item.
    • Watch for the same kind of “save” option when your Bot asks for checkout or contact details in a secure form.

    When xAI publishes steps, I’ll update this guide.

    Vault vs. 1Password: which should you use?

    Grok Bot also works with 1Password. @bot announced the new 1Password integration on October 22, 2026, and said it’s rolling out over a few days. Here’s how the two compare, based on the official help pages and the Vault demo:

    Grok Bot Vault1Password
    Where it livesInside Grok Bot (Settings → Vault)Your own 1Password account
    LoginsYesYes, from your Personal (or Private) vault
    Payment cardsYes. The Bot never sees the number or security codeNo. Grok Bot’s help center says 1Password doesn’t fill payment cards
    Contact infoYesNot mentioned for Grok Bot
    Can the Bot see the login?The Vault page says it can see logins so it can type themNo. The help center says your Bots never see the values
    ApprovalNot described in the demoYou approve each login in 1Password
    CostPart of Grok BotNeeds a 1Password account (version 8.12.42 or later)

    In short: Vault is the simple, built-in choice, and it’s the one that handles cards and contact info. If you already use 1Password and want to approve each login yourself, connect it under Connect apps → Password Managers. You can use both.

    Simple safety tips

    Saving logins and cards in one place is convenient, and it’s worth a few minutes of care:

    • Lock down your own account. Use a strong, unique password and turn on two-step sign-in wherever your account offers it. Anyone who gets into your account could ask your Bots to use what’s saved.
    • Save only what you need. Start with the sites and cards your Bot actually uses. You don’t have to move your whole password list in.
    • Review your Vault now and then. Open Settings → Vault and look through it. If you see a card you’ve canceled or a login you no longer use, take it out if the app gives you that option.
    • Keep purchase approvals on. Grok Bot asks you before buying something, and you can add an “ask first” rule for purchases in Settings. Saved cards make checkout faster, so that check matters more.
    • Never paste passwords or card numbers into ordinary chat. Use the secure form your Bot sends. The official docs say passwords and one-time codes never belong in ordinary chat.
    • Remember the shared computer. All your Bots share one cloud computer. Think before you save a login for an account you wouldn’t want every one of your Bots to reach.
    • Watch your statements. As with any saved card, check your bank or card app for charges you don’t recognize.

    Where Vault helps day to day

    A few everyday examples where saving details once saves you typing:

    • Reordering household basics. Your Bot signs in to the store, fills your address, and gets to checkout with your saved card. You still approve the purchase. Busy parents can find more ideas in our Grok Bot for busy moms guide.
    • Running a small business. Your Bot signs in to your ad, store, or supplier accounts to check orders or pause a campaign, like the Google Ads example in the demo. See Grok Bot for side hustles and small businesses.
    • Booking on the go. Ask by voice, and let your Bot fill in your details. On an iPhone 15 Pro or later, you can even put Grok Bot on your Action button and ask with one press.

    Things to know

    • It’s brand new. Vault was announced on October 23, 2026. There’s no official help page for it yet, so some details (like phone app steps and how to edit or delete items) aren’t confirmed.
    • Passkeys, captchas, and some checks still need you. The official docs say your Bot should hand control to you for things like two-factor codes, passkeys, CAPTCHAs, and payment confirmations.
    • It’s not the same as Secrets. API keys and other credentials for apps go in Grok Bot’s separate secure secret card or a Team Bot’s Secrets section.
    • AI can get things wrong. Check what your Bot filled in before you approve a purchase or booking.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Grok Bot Vault?

    Vault is a place in Grok Bot where you can save logins, payment cards, and contact info. Your Bot uses them to fill in forms when it signs in, shops, or books something for you, so you don’t have to type the same details again.

    Where do I find Vault in Grok Bot?

    In the Grok Bot desktop app, click your profile at the bottom of the sidebar, choose Settings, then click Vault. It sits between Computer and Usage & Billing in the Settings list.

    How do I save a login to Vault?

    When your Bot asks you to sign in to a site, open the secure form it sends, enter your email and password, tick “Securely save to Grok Bot’s vault,” and choose Submit. The login then appears under Settings, Vault, Logins.

    Can Grok Bot see my saved card number?

    No. The Vault page says Grok Bot never sees a saved card’s number or security code. It can see saved logins and contact info so it can type them in for you.

    Is Grok Bot Vault the same as 1Password?

    No. Vault is built into Grok Bot and saves logins, cards, and contact info. 1Password is a separate app you can connect. It fills logins you approve, your Bots never see the values, and it doesn’t fill payment cards. You can use both.

    Does Vault cost extra?

    No separate price was announced. Vault is part of Grok Bot, which comes with The X Subscription’s Premium plan at $30 a month in the US, or higher plans.

    Sources (last checked October 23, 2026)


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  • How to Put Grok Bot on Your iPhone Action Button (Talk to Your Bot With One Press)

    How to Put Grok Bot on Your iPhone Action Button (Talk to Your Bot With One Press)

    Short answer: On an iPhone 15 Pro or later, update the Grok Bot app to version 1.16 or newer. Then go to Settings → Action Button, swipe to Shortcut, and choose Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat. After that, pressing the Action button starts a live voice chat with your Bot, so you can hand it a job without opening the app.

    Last checked: October 23, 2026. Features and app versions change, so see the official links at the end.

    What’s new

    On October 19, 2026, the official @bot account on X announced: “Set it as your iPhone’s Action Button and press it to talk with Bot.” A follow-up post the same day gave the steps: “On an iPhone 15 Pro or later, update Grok Bot to 1.16. Then go to Settings → Action Button, swipe to Shortcut, and choose Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat.”

    In @bot’s short demo video, the call opens at the top of the screen with mute and hang-up buttons, and the app icons stay on the Home Screen behind it.

    A voice chat is a live spoken conversation with one Bot. You talk, and the Bot talks back. It’s different from dictation, which only turns your words into a text message.

    Four steps to put Grok Bot on the iPhone Action button

    What you need

    • An iPhone with an Action button. Apple lists it on iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, every iPhone 16 model (including iPhone 16e), iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. The regular iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and older models have a Ring/Silent switch instead. Apple’s model page doesn’t mention an Action button for iPhone Duo. Not sure which phone you have? Go to Settings → General → About and look at Model Name.
    • The Grok Bot app, version 1.16 or newer. Version 1.17.0 was the latest on the App Store when I checked on October 23, 2026. The app needs iOS 18 or later.
    • A plan that includes Grok Bot. Grok Bot comes with The X Subscription’s Premium plan ($30/month) and up. The Free and Plus plans don’t include it. See our Grok Bot pricing guide for the full breakdown.
    • Microphone access for the Grok Bot app. Allow it if your iPhone asks.

    Grok Bot and Grok are two separate apps. This shortcut is in the Grok Bot app. If you’re not sure which one you have, our guide to what Grok is explains the difference.

    How to set it up, step by step

    1. Update Grok Bot. Open the App Store, find Grok Bot, and tap Update if you see it. You need version 1.16 or newer.
    2. Open Settings and tap Action Button. You’ll see the side of your iPhone, with icons for the actions you can pick.
    3. Swipe to Shortcut. The name of each action shows below the dots as you swipe.
    4. Choose Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat. Tap the button under Shortcut (Apple’s guide calls it Choose a Shortcut), then pick Grok Bot and Start Voice Chat.
    5. Press and hold the Action button to start talking to your Bot. Allow microphone access if your iPhone asks.

    Don’t skip step 4. Apple says that for the Shortcut action, you have to tap the button below it and pick an option. Otherwise, the Action button does nothing.

    I wrote these steps from the official @bot posts and Apple’s iPhone User Guide. I couldn’t test them on every iPhone, and the exact screens may look a little different on yours.

    What happens during the call

    According to the official Grok Bot help page on voice chat, the phone shows Calling… and then the Bot starts talking. During the call you can:

    • Mute or unmute your microphone
    • Hang up to end the call
    • Show transcript to read along
    • Show settings to change the voice, speed, and language (Auto-detect picks the language from what you say)

    A few more things from the official docs and changelog:

    • One call at a time. Only one voice chat runs at once. If you start another, Grok Bot asks whether to end the current one.
    • The work can keep going after you hang up. If you hang up while the Bot is still working on what you asked, it finishes and posts the result in the chat.
    • A sleeping Bot computer wakes up. A voice call from your phone wakes the Bot’s sleeping computer, so it can work on what you said after the call.
    • It remembers context. As of the October 22, 2026 update, voice calls can draw on your earlier calls and recent chat with the Bot.

    Which Bot answers? @bot’s posts don’t say which of your Bots picks up if you have more than one. In the demo video, the call shows one Bot’s name. Check the name on your first call so you know who you’re talking to.

    What to say when you press it

    The Action button is best for quick jobs you think of while your hands are busy. Here are some ideas you can say out loud. A few need an app connected first, like Gmail or Google Calendar.

    “What’s on my calendar tomorrow? Tell me the first thing I need to leave the house for.”

    “Draft a reply to the last email from my kid’s school saying we’ll be there Friday. Don’t send it.”

    “Find three plumbers near me with good reviews who can come this week, and put their numbers in the chat.”

    “Every weekday at 7 AM, send me a short summary of my calendar and any emails that need an answer today.”

    “I just had an idea for my side business. Write it down, then research who already sells something like it and tell me tonight.”

    Every email a Bot writes still waits as a draft until you press Send. Pressing the Action button doesn’t change that. If you’re a parent juggling a lot, our Grok Bot for busy moms guide has more ideas. If you run a business on the side, see Grok Bot for side hustles and small businesses.

    If it isn’t working

    • Grok Bot isn’t in the Shortcut list. Update the Grok Bot app to 1.16 or newer first. Make sure you swiped to Shortcut, not Controls. And check that you have the Grok Bot app, not only the Grok app. If it’s still missing, I didn’t find another official fix as of October 23, 2026.
    • The button does nothing. Go back to Settings → Action Button and make sure you picked Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat under Shortcut. Apple says the button does nothing if no option is picked.
    • You see a microphone error. Allow Grok Bot to use the microphone in your iPhone’s settings, then try again.
    • The call drops. Grok Bot shows Voice chat failed. Choose Dismiss, check your internet connection, and start the call again.
    • Your iPhone has no Action button. You can still start a voice chat in the app: open the chat with the Bot, leave the message box empty, and tap Start voice chat (the waveform button in the message box).

    Good to know before you rely on it

    • Voice chats use your plan’s usage. Every paid tier has a weekly usage pool, and it covers Chat, Imagine, Voice, and Bot. A job you start by voice counts like any other Grok Bot job.
    • It’s one Bot at a time. Voice chat doesn’t work in group chats. Open a single Bot’s chat for a call.
    • Android wasn’t mentioned. The October 19 posts are about the iPhone Action button only. They don’t say anything about a similar shortcut on Android phones.
    • AI can get things wrong. Double-check anything important that you hear on a call, like times, prices, or addresses.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I set Grok Bot as my iPhone Action button?

    On an iPhone 15 Pro or later, update the Grok Bot app to 1.16 or newer. Then go to Settings → Action Button, swipe to Shortcut, and choose Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat. Press and hold the Action button to start a voice chat with your Bot.

    Which iPhones have the Action button?

    According to Apple, the Action button is on iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models including iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. The regular iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and older iPhones have the Ring/Silent switch instead.

    What version of the Grok Bot app do I need?

    The official @bot account says to update Grok Bot to 1.16. Version 1.17.0 was the latest on the App Store as of October 23, 2026, and the app needs iOS 18 or later.

    Why doesn’t Grok Bot show up in my Action button settings?

    Update the Grok Bot app first, then make sure you swiped to Shortcut, not Controls. Grok and Grok Bot are separate apps, so check that you have Grok Bot installed. Then tap the button under Shortcut and choose Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat.

    Does the Grok Bot Action button shortcut cost extra?

    No separate price was announced. You need a plan that includes Grok Bot, which starts with The X Subscription’s Premium plan at $30 a month in the US. Voice chats use your plan’s weekly usage pool.

    Can I use it if my iPhone doesn’t have an Action button?

    You can still talk to your Bot. Open the chat with the Bot in the Grok Bot app, leave the message box empty, and tap Start voice chat. The one-press Action button shortcut needs an iPhone that has the button.

    Sources (last checked October 23, 2026)


    BotPlainly is an independent guide. We’re not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SpaceXSI (formerly xAI), X, Cursor, or Apple. Grok and Grok Bot are their trademarks, and iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. We don’t earn anything from these plans. Features can change at any time, so always check the official pages.