Keep your iPhone secure and protected with these 5 settings

While Tim Cook and the FBI discuss if iOS must have or not rear doors for the agencies of the government will be able to enter in the event that it is necessary, we can maintain the security of our iPhones in different ways. As you already know, Apple has always been a strong supporter of the privacy and security, which is why each time have implemented new ways and options to maintain our devices to except. Then 5 steps that you can take to protect your data, your information and your iPhone.

6 digits protect more than 4

At the time to unlock the device, 4 digits may not be sufficient to ensure security. Try changing your password by adding two more numbers. It is a feature that was introduced with iOS 9 which is very easy to put on.

•  Just go to Settings > Touch ID and code > Change code. 

Enter the code if you requests and once you enter will offer you three options: Set the password using letters and numbers, set the password with a 4-digit code or with one of 6.

It is as simple as choosing the option of 6 digits and enter the new unlock code. And is already, will now be more difficult to access your iPhone or guess the code.

Apple giving security with your mark

It is not only safe but also is very comfortable to unlock the device or buy apps and music. Touch ID is one of my favorite options of the iPhone and I will teach you how to activate it if you have not already done so. The devices that have this technology are subsequent to the iPhone 5s, including.

• To activate the Touch ID must go to Settings and enter in touch ID and code. 

There we can choose what functions we do with our footprint and configure up to 5 tracks. It is very simple and the process of registration of the mark is quite entertaining, I remember when I bought the iPhone 6 I threw a good time while testing it.

Active verification in two steps of iOS

This option allows you to verify your identity before making any purchases on the different applications of the iPhone among other functions.

• To activate you enter Settings > iTunes Store and App Store > Apple ID > See ID. 

Once there automatically takes you to a page where you can activate some settings for password and security, among which is the verification in two steps.

Used correctly Find My iPhone

Configures your devices in the settings to allow you to search my iPhone, so that in the event of a lost or stolen device you can locate it, sounds or erase your data.

And finally: Choose a good password for your Apple ID

It is perhaps the most obvious step and simple but is very important. The best way to protect your accounts, your data and your purchases is choosing a good password that is secure and difficult to guess. For example, 12345678 is not a good password, nor the typical password1.

I hope that these tips will be useful and save your information in more than one occasion.