Password Tips

Tips for creating a strong password #

  • Use a unique password for each of your important accounts
  • Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols in your password
  • Don’t use personal information or common words as a password
  • Make sure your backup password options are up-to-date and secure
  • Keep your passwords secure

Add an extra layer of security #

Once you’ve created a password, you can add an extra layer of security by enabling 2-Step Verification. 2-Step Verification requires you to have access to your phone, as well as your username and password, when you sign in to your Google Account. This means that if someone steals or guesses your password, they still can’t sign in to your account because they don’t have your phone. Now you can protect yourself with something you know (your password) and something you

Both Microsoft and Google offer a secure Authentication program you can use to validate your identity. When traveling out of the country these are invaluable. Go to the Apple AppStore or Google Play Store and search on for authenticator