If you haven’t already realized it, you are going to be using Usernames and Passwords for just about anything you do on the internet. So that you don’t forget or lose this valuable information, here are some tips to get you started and organized so the time you spend working on your online business presence won’t be wasted.
Before you determine your username and password, I want to stress the importance of security.
It is imperative that you keep your usernames and passwords (which there will be many of) safe.
You don’t want your site to be hacked (illegally accessed by other people or systems with the intent of destroying, disrupting or carrying out illegal activities).
While I could go on and on about this subject, suffice it to say that the internet is generally very safe, thanks to recent developments in technology; however, nothing is completely safe and I have found that the old adage “better safe than sorry” could not be more true when it comes to developing and maintaining an online presence.
That said, let’s keep moving forward.
With a pen and paper determine a permanent username and a few passwords.
As for the username, I recommend selecting a single username that consists of letters and numbers, such as: 22max09.
Or, if you want to be even more secure, you can mix up the capitalization of the letters, such as: 22mAx09.
I also suggest you get a “little black book” so you can manually record important information like this.
As for the password, I recommend coming up with a few different ones in addition to using numbers and a variation of upper and lower case letters, such as: 05Mags02, or 05mags02, or 0ma5g0s2, or M0A5G0S2.
The goal here is to have a SINGLE username that can be used for EVERYTHING from this point forward.
I suggest you use 4 letters and 4 numbers in each to make your username unique.
But, be careful of using one that others may have.
For example, MARK1234 runs the risk of being taken. So don’t choose a name like this.
But, by using the SAME numbers and letters, you could use 12MARK34.
Then, do something similar for your password, such as: 05Mags02.
In many cases a username is not necessary, – just a password. But, often both ARE needed.
So, you need to be prepared.
In my mind, I always think of the username FIRST, as in, “username and password”.
This makes it easy to remember which is which.
Trust me on this. It WILL make your life easier on the Net.
So, take the time to do this.
When decided, place them in your little black book.
Important: When assigned a password by someone else, – login and change it to one of your preferred passwords right away.
To get you started, – once you’ve chosen your permanent username and a few passwords, – you may want to change as many of your current usernames and passwords as possible.
