Password Tips for Older Adults

Good password habits reduce stress. The goal is to make accounts safer without making them impossible to use.

Simple Tips

• use unique passwords for important accounts
• consider a trusted password manager
• keep recovery email and phone updated
• do not share codes from text messages
• be cautious with urgent messages

Make A Recovery Plan

Know how you would recover email, banking, and phone accounts if locked out. Keep recovery information current.

Sources

• [FTC: How to recognize and avoid phishing scams](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams)