Turn on two-step verification for email

Add a second login step to your main email account.

Why it helps

Your email can reset almost every other account, so it is the one to protect first. A second step blocks most simple break-ins.

How to do it

1. Open your email account's security settings.
2. Choose two-step verification.
3. Follow the prompts and save any backup codes somewhere safe.

Make it easier

Just find the security settings page.

Make it harder

Do the same for your banking and social accounts.

Store backup codes safely and never share them.