Google Configuration Guide
Business ToolsIndividual Security
This checklist is adapted from Auditware's W3OSC standards.
Individual Account Settings
- Account Settings:
- Settings > Security > 2-Step Verification
- Enable any, but passkeys or authenticator recommended
- Remove any App passwords
- Settings > Security > Skip passwords when possible > Enabled
- Skipping password entry allows you to renew logins in public places without having to type out your password or store it in your clipboard
- Settings > Security > Recovery email > Enabled
- Settings > Security > Recovery phone > Disabled
- Settings > Security > Third-party apps with account access > Remove all unnecessary
- Settings > Security > Your devices > Log out from all unnecessary devices
- Security > Enhanced Safe Browsing > Enabled
- Settings > Security > 2-Step Verification
Related: For Google Workspace admin settings, see the Organization Google Guide. For comprehensive Google security guidance, see Community Management - Google.