4 Ways to Protect your Gmail Account from being Hacked

4 Ways to Protect your Gmail Account from being Hacked

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1

Limit your apps

• Go here to see the apps linked to your account

• Revoke access to suspicious or unused apps

• Be wary of apps that require you to sign up using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

2

Change Your

Password

• Never use the same password more than once

• If you can easily recall your password, it isn’t strong enough

• Use the password meter to test it

• Visit our blog: 2 Tips for a Secure Password

3

2-Step Verification

• Use 2-Step Verification when logging into your account from an unknown computer

• Google sends a verification code to your phone

• Use this code + your password to log in to your account

• Set up 2-Step Verification here

4

Find out where you account is being accessed

• Scroll down to the bottom of your Gmail inbox page

• Click on “details” in the bottom right corner

• Check if your account is being accessed in unfamiliar places

Great job! By taking these steps you’ve greatly improved the

security of your Gmail account and reduced the risk of being hacked.

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