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|There are many ways to keep your accounts secure from other users getting access. In this list we'll provide as much content for you, so you have numerous options and variety of all types. | | | ||
There are many ways to keep your accounts secure from other users getting access. In this list we'll provide as much content for you, so you have numerous options and variety of all types. | |||
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*Avoid using passwords that are easy such as, "Imhappy123" or anything with a easy number pattern like; 123, 321, 9876, etc. | *Avoid using passwords that are easy such as, "Imhappy123" or anything with a easy number pattern like; 123, 321, 9876, etc. | ||
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*.If your password is saved on your computer (remember me), be cautious of others around you. | *.If your password is saved on your computer (remember me), be cautious of others around you. | ||
*'''Don't tell anyone '''<span style="font-weight:normal;">your password. Regardless of a family member, a friend, or even a </span>'''staff members'''<span style="font-weight:normal;">. Staff members will never ask for your password! If a staff member asks for your password, report it!</span> | *'''Don't tell anyone '''<span style="font-weight:normal;">your password. Regardless of a family member, a friend, or even a </span>'''staff members'''<span style="font-weight:normal;">. Staff members will never ask for your password! If a staff member asks for your password, report it!</span> | ||
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'''Dreamscape Forum Security''' | |||
*Again, keep in mind the Do's and Don'ts for passwords. | |||
A good security feature Dreamscape offers on the forums is: | |||
The '''Two Step Authentication'''. | |||
What is it? | |||
Two Step Authentication is an area for protecting your login status for the forums. If you want to keep you password highly protected a two step authenticator will allow that. When you first start it up, you'll need a phone in order to start the process. Manually or 'scanning' you use an "app" that authenticates the code, and keeps your account safe. The app is called''' Authenticator''', which can be found on the App Store or any other phone webstore. | |||
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There are many ways to keep your accounts secure from other users getting access. In this list we'll provide as much content for you, so you have numerous options and variety of all types. |
Types of Passwords/Do's & Dont's: Do's:
Dont's:
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Dreamscape Forum Security
A good security feature Dreamscape offers on the forums is: The Two Step Authentication. What is it? Two Step Authentication is an area for protecting your login status for the forums. If you want to keep you password highly protected a two step authenticator will allow that. When you first start it up, you'll need a phone in order to start the process. Manually or 'scanning' you use an "app" that authenticates the code, and keeps your account safe. The app is called Authenticator, which can be found on the App Store or any other phone webstore. |