Safety and Security

Passwords

Use a strong password to secure your account.

Create a password that’s at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters (at least 2), and lowercase letters, numbers (at least 2), and special symbols (at least 2). Avoid common phrases, predictable patterns, or personal information like birthdays or the name of your spouse or child.

To ensure a secure password for your account follow these best practices:

1. Avoid Reusing Passwords: Use unique passwords for each account. Reusing passwords across sites increases the risk of multiple accounts being compromised if one password is leaked.
2. Use a Password Manager: Password managers can securely store complex passwords and automatically fill them in when needed. This reduces the need to remember each password and helps keep them safe.
3. Avoid Password Sharing: Never share your passwords with others or over unsecured channels (like text or email).
4. Update Passwords: Change your password periodically.
5. Watch Out for Phishing Attacks: Be vigilant against unfamiliar email, messages, or pop-ups asking for your password, or other personal information. I will never send you a text message, social media message, or email asking for your password. if I require that you change your password, you can do so yourself, on this website.
6. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for an added layer of security. With 2FA, logging in requires not only the password but also a secondary code sent to your phone or generated by an authenticator app.

By following these steps, you can significantly enhance the security of your account, making it more resilient against unauthorized access.

reCaptcha

This website uses Google’s reCAPTCHA to verify login and registration. Be sure to mark the checkbox verifying that you are not a robot.

reCAPTCHA is a security tool designed to protect websites from automated abuse such as spam and bot attacks, by verifying that users are in-fact human. Developed by Google, it uses simple challenges—such as identifying images or clicking checkboxes—or it can be set to run in background. This helps keep websites safe while allowing genuine users to access services seamlessly.

You can follow these steps to ensure reCAPTCHA works smoothly for you:

1. Enable Cookies: reCAPTCHA relies on cookies to function. Check that these are enabled in your browser settings. Disabling , as them may cause reCAPTCHA to fail.
2. Compatible Browser: reCAPTCHA works best on modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Outdated or uncommon browsers might not fully support it, so keeping browsers up-to-date improves compatibility.
3. Check Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is essential, as reCAPTCHA needs to communicate with servers. A slow or intermittent connection may prevent it from loading, or submitting responses correctly.
4. Avoid Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): Some VPNs and proxies may flag reCAPTCHA, causing it to activate more frequently or block you. Disabling these temporarily can sometimes resolve issues with reCAPTCHA.
5. Disable Browser Extensions That Block Scripts: Ad blockers or privacy extensions may inadvertently block reCAPTCHA scripts. Try disabling these extensions temporarily if reCAPTCHA is not working properly.
6. Complete Challenges Carefully: For image-based challenges, ensure all required images are selected accurately. Moving too quickly or incorrectly can cause reCAPTCHA to reset, requiring users to complete multiple challenges.

By following these practices, users can help ensure reCAPTCHA runs smoothly, improving their chances of successful verification on websites.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) 

In today’s digital world, securing online accounts from unauthorized access is more important than ever. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) provides an additional layer of protection beyond just a password, ensuring that even if someone obtains your login credentials, they still need further verification to access your account. 

How Does 2FA Work? 

When you enable 2FA, logging in requires two forms of verification: 

1. Your primary credentials: This is typically your username or email along with your password. 
2. A unique code: A one-time code generated by an authentication app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. This code may also be sent to you via email if configured. 

Even if a hacker steals your password, they won’t be able to access your account without the second code, which is generated separately. 

Why Use 2FA? 

By requiring both forms of verification, 2FA greatly enhances the security of your account, making it significantly harder for unauthorized users to gain access. Protect your accounts by enabling 2FA today—it’s a simple step that offers powerful security.

Getting Started 

To use 2FA, you’ll need to install an authenticator app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Several reliable apps are available to choose from. 

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