Tips

Add an extra layer of security to your accounts with 2FA. Even if someone steals your password, they can't get in without your second factor.

Prevent apps from tracking you across other companies' apps and websites. This single setting blocks cross-app surveillance.

For users facing serious threats, Lockdown Mode provides extreme protection by limiting attack surfaces.

Switch your TikTok account to private mode. Only approved followers can see your videos, likes, and following list. This provides comprehensive content control.

Switch your X (Twitter) account to protected mode. Only approved followers can see your tweets, replies, and likes. Your content won't appear in search or be retweetable.

Stop reusing passwords. A password manager creates and stores unique, strong passwords for every account.

Your location history reveals where you live, work, worship, and who you spend time with. Take control of this sensitive data.

Apps accumulate permissions over time. Regularly review and revoke unnecessary access.

Enable end-to-end encryption for most iCloud data categories.

Use Facebook's 'Limit Past Posts' feature to change all your historical public posts to friends-only in one click. Instantly make years of content more private.

TikTok collects more data than almost any app. Take control of what it can access if you choose to use it.

Facebook is the most data-hungry platform. If you must use it, lock down these critical settings.

Remove your personal information from data broker databases.

Control the default privacy setting for new TikTok videos. Choose between public, friends only, or private to ensure new content matches your privacy preferences.

Use passkeys for passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication.

Create unique passwords for each app and service instead of reusing passwords.

Signal is the gold standard for private communication. End-to-end encrypted with minimal metadata collection.

Signal offers similar features with stronger privacy guarantees and no Meta data sharing.