Safety tips

Lock down your accounts.

Step-by-step privacy and security settings for the apps you use most. Tick each one as you go — your progress is saved only on this device.

Turn on two-step verification everywhereEmail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok all offer it in Security settings.
Use a different strong password for each accountA password manager or a long passphrase makes this easy. Change any password someone else may know.
Set a screen lock that only you knowAvoid birthdays or simple patterns. Turn off lock-screen message previews.
Review apps that can see your locationSettings → Location. Turn off sharing for apps that don't need it, and check Google Maps / Find My sharing.
Log out of devices you don't recogniseMost apps list active sessions under Security → Where you're logged in.