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Outlook.com–How to Make Your Account More Secure

Posted: August 9, 2016 in Outlook.com
Tags: Help, How-To, Microsoft Account, Microsoft Hotmail, Outlook.com, Security

 

Summary:  Microsoft recommendations/tips to make your Outlook.com account more secure

 

Comments:

  The Microsoft blog article provides sound advice on ensuring your account takes advantage of available security options

  1. Use a Strong password

  2. Change your password often (every 60 days is recommended)

  3. Use different passwords for different accounts (email, financial, student id, credit cards, retail purchasing, etc.)

  4. Use Two-Step verification

  5. Protect your password (never give it out)

  6. Use available security proofs – e.g. alternate email address, phone number (and keep them up to date)

 

Additional Information:

   1. Outlook.com blog article – 5 tips to make your Outlook.com account even more secure

      http://blogs.office.com/2014/09/25/5-tips-make-outlook-com-account-even-secure/

  2. Two Step Verification (aka Two Factor Verification)

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7aVPU8-kKw

 

Revisions:

October 6, 2014: Original Draft and Original Publish Date

December 7, 2014: Corrected typos; added YouTube link

August 8, 2016: Republished to Windows Unplugged

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