Learn the basics of online security
Learn about "authentication", what it means for your safety, and the inherent balance between accessing your account easily and keeping security tight enough to keep hijackers out.
Begin lessonLearn how to stay safe online and protect your personal data with the Online Security Guidebook.
Get to know the basics of online security and why it matters.
Learn about "authentication", what it means for your safety, and the inherent balance between accessing your account easily and keeping security tight enough to keep hijackers out.
Begin lessonGet to know the most common types of security threats, and how you can avoid them.
Begin lessonGoogle will sometimes use prompts during sign-in to verify your identity. Learn why this happens and what you can expect.
Begin lessonYou are your best protector. Make sure you know who and what can access your data.
Begin lessonLearn about how to set up and use security tools with your Google Account.
A Google Account is useful in so many areas of your internet life. Learn how and why to protect this account well.
Begin lessonControl the privacy of your Google Account by learning about your account’s security tools and where they are located.
Begin lessonAdd recovery options, like a phone number and email address, to your Google Account to make it easier to regain access to your account if you are locked out.
Begin lessonLearn how to set up 2-Step Verification, and how using it helps prevent your account from being accessed.
Begin lessonMaximize your security by setting up a security key for your Google Account using either your phone’s built-in key or a physical key from the Google store.
Begin lessonYou can use Security Checkup to get personalized security recommendations so you can improve the safety of your Google Account.
Begin lessonLearn how to create strong, unique passwords so your accounts are well-protected against hackers.
Begin lessonSet up the Inactive Account Manager to give someone access to your Google Account after it becomes inactive. Making a long-term plan for your data ensures the safety of your information.
Begin lessonStay signed in to your Google Account for a personalized experience across all Google services. Sign out of your Google Account when using a shared or public device that might put your personal information at risk.
Begin lessonThe Advanced Protection Program offers the maximum amount of security for users who keep highly sensitive information on their devices.
Begin lessonMaintain the security of your online life with Google security tools.
Set up Password Manager through Google to protect and store all of your passwords, and even get recommendations on passwords you should change to keep your account secure.
Begin lessonIncrease the security of your online accounts by finding and changing any unsafe passwords. Use Google’s Password Checkup to make sure you have strong passwords in place.
Begin lessonMake browsing the internet safer by using Google’s Enhanced Safe Browsing feature to verify websites, extensions and more.
Begin lessonLearn how to use Google Play Protect to verify apps you download from the Google Play store.
Begin lessonLearn how to spot a security breach and how to manage access to your account to prevent future hacks.
Learn how to review your security notifications and activity from the Security page of your Google Account.
Begin lessonScammers may create fake alerts to trick you. Learn how to make sure a security alert or a notification is a genuine one from Google.
Begin lessonLearn to secure your account if you suspect it has been accessed without your permission.
Begin lessonMaintain your security by learning how to use the Your Devices page in your Google Account to review your sessions and signed-in devices.
Begin lessonLearn about specific threats to your security and how you can avoid them.
Phishing is a common way that security is compromised. Learn how to recognize phishing so you can protect against it.
Begin lessonMalware is malicious software that can compromise your security. Learn how to recognize it and protect yourself online.
Begin lessonYou can prevent someone with physical access to your Android device from accessing your Google Account and device data with a few simple steps.
Begin lessonLearn common signs of whether an email, link, website or notification is part of a scam to breach your security, and how to avoid falling into the trap.
Begin lessonLearn to connect to Wi-Fi securely and avoid unsafe Wi-Fi networks to minimize the risk of security breaches.
Begin lessonLearn how to recover your Google Account if you’re unable to sign in.
If your Google Account has recently been disabled, you may be able to regain access or request recovery.
Begin lessonIf you’re unable to sign in to your Google Account and use services like Gmail, Photos, and Google Play, you can use Google’s account recovery process to regain access to your account.
Begin lessonIf your Google Account was recently deleted, you can retrieve it using the account recovery process.
Begin lessonIf you forgot your Google Account username, you can recover it with other Google Account information.
Begin lessonIf you have requested help recovering your Google Account, it may take some time before you can regain access. Learn why there may be a delay.
Begin lessonAdd or update your recovery phone and email to prevent account lockout.
Learn moreGet personalized security recommendations for your Google Account with a Security Checkup.
Learn moreTurn on Enhanced Safe Browsing to avoid dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions.
Learn moreTake a Password Checkup to find and change weak passwords.
Learn more