How to set up your Google account and maintain security

Google services provide us with plenty of opportunities to have hundreds of options and dozens of sub pages, which knows not every user.

Definitely it can be argued that you have a Google Account. With absolute probability we can say that you are using one or multiple Google services. So, this article is written for you. In it you will learn what the settings in your profile you need to pay special attention to improve the security and privacy of your account.

Two-step verification

This option adds a second layer of protection to your Google Account. Even knowing your username and password, the attacker can not use them, because you need more confirmation by SMS. Although now part will take a little more time, so this measure improves the security of your account, that it is possible to close your eyes.

Recommendation: enable.

Endorsements

This feature involves the use of your data in Google ad campaigns. For example, if you liked the cafe, and you put a corresponding mark in Google+, you can see your friends to find your photos with the mark next to the name of the corresponding institution. The same applies to other products: books, music, gadgets and so on.

Recommendation: switch off.

Mail from Gmail +

Last update in Gmail added a function where any person who knows your name for Google+, you can, if desired, send you a letter to the mailbox. If you do not like the idea that anyone can disturb you, even if you did not give your email address, then disable it in Gmail.

Recommendation:switch off.

search History

History of Google web search logs all your searches. Although it may sometimes be useful, as this information is used in the company's other products, such as in Google Now, will still be reasonable to disable this feature if you are worried about the safety of their private life.

Recommendation:switch off

Account Access

This page lists all the devices, applications, services and products that you are allowed to access the data in your Google Account. This authorization may be using Google uchetki, trusted Web application, your All Android-devices and so on. Very often there are accumulated a record of services and programs that you no longer need, so it makes sense to periodically go and see to this page and make cleanup.

Recommendation:regular check

Recent Activity

Here is information about all important actions in your account. In particular, data input, used programs, creating or changing passwords and so on. For each activity shows the date and the place which may be useful in determining whether these actions did you or anyone else.

Recommendation:periodic review

Google services provide us with plenty of opportunities to have hundreds of options and dozens of sub pages, which knows not every user. However, there may be hiding rather important settings, bear in mind and apply them very desirable.