Elevate the Security of Your Email
If a cybercriminal gains access to your email, they could:
- Access your other online accounts by resetting their passwords
- Gain access to personal or business information and use it to deceive you or trick the people you know
Action 1 - Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Your Email
Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides double protection, so even if cybercriminals have your password, they cannot access your email.
2FA works by asking for additional information to verify your identity. For example, you receive an SMS on your phone when logging in from a new device or changing settings like your password. To confirm the change, you need to enter the code you received in the SMS.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Your Email
Outlook
Gmail
iCloud
Set Up 2FA for Other Providers
How to Enable 2FA for:
If your email provider is not listed, we recommend searching online for advice on how to set up 2FA with your provider.
Action 2 - Use a Strong and Unique Password for Your Email Address Using 3 Random Words
Your email password should be strong and different from all other passwords you use.
Combining 3 random words that have meaning for you is a great way to create a password that is easy to remember but hard to crack.
Do not use easily guessable words (such as your pet’s name). You can add numbers and symbols if needed. For example: “Tiger!RocketLazarevac3.”
Read More About the Logic of Using 3 Random Words
How to Change Your Email Password
Outlook
How to Change Your Password in Outlook
Gmail
How to Change Your Password in Gmail
iCloud
How to Change Your Password in iCloud
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How to Change Your Password in:
If your email provider is not listed, you should search for advice online from your provider on how to change your email password.