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Account Protection Guide

Why Account Protection Matters 🛡️

Your crypto account is different from traditional accounts:

  • No password resets
  • No fraud department
  • No transaction reversals
  • You are fully responsible

Essential Security Layers 🔒

1. Access Protection

Strong Passwords

Create strong passwords that are:

  • At least 12 characters
  • Mix of upper/lowercase
  • Include numbers
  • Include symbols

❌ Never use:

  • Birthday/personal info
  • Common words
  • Sequential numbers
  • Same password elsewhere

✅ Good example:

Bad:  cosmos123
Good: C0sm0s#N3tw0rk!2024

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Always enable 2FA:

  1. Authenticator Apps (Best)

    • Google Authenticator
    • Authy
    • Microsoft Authenticator

  2. Backup Codes

    • Store securely
    • Keep multiple copies
    • Never digitally

  3. Email 2FA (Less secure)

    • Use as last resort
    • Secure email first
    • Enable email 2FA

2. Transaction Security 💸

Before Every Transaction

1. Check address format
2. Verify first/last 8 characters
3. Send test transaction first
4. Use our verification bot

Transaction Limits

Set up:

  • Daily limits
  • Per-transaction limits
  • Whitelist addresses
  • Cooling periods

Verification Steps

For new addresses:
1. Save as contact
2. Send minimum amount
3. Verify receipt
4. Wait 24 hours
5. Use for larger amounts

3. Device Security 📱

Clean Device Policy

Keep your devices:

  • Updated OS/apps
  • Antivirus active
  • No root/jailbreak
  • No unofficial apps

Safe Connection

Only use:

  • Private WiFi
  • Updated browsers
  • Official apps
  • VPN when needed

Monitoring Your Account 📊

1. Regular Checks

Daily:

  • Review transactions
  • Check balances
  • Verify delegations
  • Monitor rewards

Weekly:

  • Audit permissions
  • Check connected apps
  • Review validators
  • Update software

2. Alert Setup

Set alerts for:
- Large transactions
- New delegations
- Reward claims
- Governance votes

3. History Tracking

Keep records of:

  • All transactions
  • Delegation changes
  • Reward claims
  • Governance participation

Best Practices 💡

Account Management

1. Multiple Accounts

Set up:

  • Main holding account
  • Trading account
  • DeFi account
  • Testing account

2. Access Levels

Main Account:
- Hardware wallet
- Minimum activity
- Maximum security

Daily Account:
- Software wallet
- Regular usage
- Moderate amounts

3. Recovery Setup

Prepare:

  • Recovery phrases
  • Backup accounts
  • Emergency contacts
  • Recovery instructions

Emergency Procedures 🚨

If Account Compromised

  1. Immediate Actions

    1. Stop all transactions
2. Document everything
3. Create new wallet
4. Transfer remaining funds

  2. Investigation

    • Review recent activity
    • Check connected apps
    • Scan for malware
    • Document timeline

  3. Recovery

    1. New secure device
2. Fresh wallet setup
3. Review permissions
4. Update security

Prevention Checklist ✅

Daily Security:

  • Check account activity
  • Verify connections
  • Monitor alerts
  • Lock when inactive

Weekly Maintenance:

  • Software updates
  • Permission review
  • Backup verification
  • Security audit

Monthly Review:

  • Full security audit
  • Update procedures
  • Test recovery
  • Review access

Support Resources 🆘

Get Help

Documentation

Common Questions ❓

"How often should I change passwords?"

Every 3 months or immediately if suspicious activity.

"What's the safest way to store access info?"

Physical copies in secure locations, never digital.

"Should I use password manager?"

Yes, but not for seed phrases or critical credentials.

Remember: Security is a continuous process, not a one-time setup.

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