In this article the internet based sign in methods refers to social media accounts or other sign in methods used with Eduuni-ID which can be registered by anyone via internet.
Security is a particularly important thing when it comes to using common services. You can improve the protection of your identity with additional security features built into the services.
Also remember to use best practises for creating strong password. You can find guidelines and examples about creating a secure password e.g. here: https://www.wikihow.tech/Create-a-Secure-Password
Two-factor authenticationTwo-factor authentication is an excellent way to help you to protect your account. Two-factor authentication (2FA) enables to add an extra layer of security to your account. It means that in addition to basic authentication, you'll be asked a second verification method. Usually this is set up with a numeric code sent via SMS or with a mobile application. Many services are offering the ability to turn on two-factor authentication and it should be used whenever possible. See the table below for more detailed information on service-specific secure settings. |
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Account | |
| ORCID | Secure your account with two-factor authentication |