How to Make Your Chromebook as Secure as Possible

Author: Cameron Summerson / Source: How-To Geek

One of Chrome OS’ biggest benefits is its inherent security features. It’s regarded as one of the most secure consumer-focused operating systems, but here’s how you can eek just a bit more out of it.

First off, let’s talk about what we mean by “security.

” I don’t want to confuse this with “privacy,” which is something different. We’re focused on keeping your data safe on your Chromebook, should it ever get lost or stolen—and really, just for peace of mind.

Start With Your Google Account

Much like when securing your Android phone, your Chromebook’s security starts before you even sign in. Because Chrome OS uses your Google account for literally everything, you need first to make sure your Google account is protected.

While this starts with choosing a secure password, you’ll also want to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) as well. There is a slew of 2FA options available for your Google account, including SMS codes (which are inherently insecure, but still better than nothing), code-less 2FA that uses a prompt on your phone, U2F keys, and a lot more. Pick the one that works best for you, but know that if you want the best security, you can have, a U2F key is the way to go—something like Google’s Titan Key bundle is a great option.

You can enable 2FA on your Google account in the My Account > 2-Step Verification menu. Also, go ahead and run a security check while you’re there—you know, just to make sure everything else is on the up and up.

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