Social Media Account Security: A Setup Checklist
Social media accounts are valuable to scammers who want to impersonate you or reach your contacts.
Account protection
- Use a unique password stored in a password manager.
- Turn on two-factor authentication, preferably with an app.
- Review login history and sign out unknown devices.
Privacy settings
- Set profiles to private where possible.
- Limit who can message or tag you.
- Review connected apps and revoke old ones.
Recovery
Keep your recovery email and phone number current and save backup codes in a safe place.
Everyday habits
Do not click suspicious messages from friends, since hacked accounts spread scams.
Key takeaway: Strong password, 2FA and a privacy review take 15 minutes and prevent most account takeovers.
