1. Protect account access

Use a unique password and enable the service’s multifactor authentication. Store recovery codes somewhere safe. Also protect the email account used to reset your password.

2. Review your audience

Review your profile, posts, Stories and tags separately. Ask whether a colleague, stranger or search engine could see each piece of information. Remove older content that no longer matches your choices.

3. Walk through permissions

Location, address book access and connected apps deserve a review. For example, a drawing account rarely needs to show your daily commute. Decline access that does not serve your purpose.

4. Check after a change

After changing a setting, use the public preview where available. For a shared account, record who has access and who can revoke it. Repeat the review when your team or device changes.

Your next step

  • Stronger access and recovery prepared.
  • Audience and location checked.
  • Unused connected apps removed.

Sources & method

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