10 tips to keep Google's Chrome browser secure
Google Chrome is the world’s most popular browser, with billions of users. Even though Google is known to play fast and loose with privacy, this is true.
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If you’re using Chrome, there are some steps you can take to protect your information and improve your overall browsing experience. Keep reading for measures to make Chrome safer to use.
First things first
The first step you’ll always hear from us is to update your software and devices. This task is a piece of cake when it comes to Chrome:
- Open your Chrome browser.
- Tap the three vertical dots to the right of your profile icon.
- From the drop-down menu, hover over Help and select About Google Chrome.
Read on for 10 other ways to make sure Chrome is safe.
1. Set up and use 2-step verification
Two-step verification, or two-factor authentication, adds an extra layer of security to your account. Once you set it up, you’ll sign into your Google account using two steps: something you know (like your password) and something you have (like your phone).
Here’s how to set it up for Google:
- Go to myaccount.google.com.
- Select Security from the left panel.
- Under Signing in to Google, select 2-Step Verification, then Get started.
- Follow the on-screen steps.
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