When you use any of the Google backup tools, securing your Google account should be your major concern.
Because, most of your data will be exposed the moment your account is compromised.
Check also my post here on the danger of unsecured Google account to Google backup.
Google account security is not only for Google backup tool users. Most of the online account created with our Gmail account is also at risk. So, the danger of not having a secure Google account can not be overemphasized.
Especially, when you are from Nigeria and other countries where text message two-factor authentication is not allowed for your Google account security.
So, you will have to maximize the features at your disposal for your security.
Ways to Secure Your Google Account
1. The first thing to do is to run your account security checkup to know the state of your account.
Click here to run the Security check on your Google account now and remember to sign in into your account when required.
Running the security checkup will help you to detect your account security issues as shown in the image below.
You will then have to select each block of the raised issues to resolve them.
2. After running the checks, the result will help you to know whether to add or update your account recovery options.
Your account recovery options are email addresses and phone numbers you add to your account through which you can be reached for security verification.
The account recovery details helps you to block someone from using your account without your permission.
The detail is also used to alert you if there is suspicious activity on your account and for recovering your account if you are ever locked out.
Click here to add or update your recovery phone number and here for your recovery email address. Remember to log in to your email account when prompted.
3. Remove risky Apps that has access to your account.
Click here to see applications you have given permission to access your account.
Go through the list and remove any app you don’t trust.
You can also achieve same under the third party access section of your the security checkup result.
4. Activate two step verification on your account.
This is if it is enabled in your country. You can read more on how to do that here
You can also copy your backup codes and use it for your two-factor authentication.
To read more about other Google account security information you need, visit the Google support website here.
