Protecting accounts and access
Secure the most important account first: email as a key
Start with the email account other services depend on. Review sign-in protection, recovery routes and active devices in a manageable order.
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Protecting accounts and access
10 guides on “Protecting accounts and access”: calm explanations, clear next steps and checklists for everyday life.
Protecting accounts and access
Setting up your first passkey: questions to answer beforehand
A passkey can simplify sign-in. First check your screen lock, storage, other devices and recovery plan before changing the way you access an account.
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Protecting accounts and access
Start using a password manager: three accounts before a complete move
Set up a password manager gradually: protect access, move three accounts, check recovery and remove exposed password import files.
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Protecting accounts and access
Reused the same password? Put your password changes in the right order
Replace reused passwords with a clear plan: identify urgent cases, prioritise email and key accounts, verify changes and track completed actions.
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Protecting accounts and access
SMS, authenticator app or passkey: choosing additional account protection
Compare SMS codes, authenticator apps and passkeys in plain language: phishing protection, device loss, recovery and practical setup.
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Protecting accounts and access
Store recovery codes where you can actually reach them
Recovery codes need a private, accessible home. Plan storage that still works when your phone or account is unavailable, without exposing the codes.
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Protecting accounts and access
Old phone number on your account? Review recovery details early
Check recovery numbers and backup email addresses before a change. Update them step by step while keeping working access available.
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Protecting accounts and access
Which devices are signed in? Read an account session list
An unfamiliar location or duplicate device is not the whole story. Check account sessions methodically and respond to access you cannot explain.
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Protecting accounts and access
Make an account inventory without collecting passwords
List the services you use, their sign-in methods and recovery status. A practical inventory makes dependencies visible without storing account secrets.
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Protecting accounts and access
Close an unused account after checking its connections
Review exports, subscriptions, unfinished business and dependent sign-ins before deleting an account. A practical sequence for a deliberate closure.
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