Secure Your Account | Pro Tips
Simple steps to lock down your Gamwiz account.
Use a unique password, enable 2FA with backup codes saved offline, lock down your email with 2FA, and review active sessions regularly.
Most account takeovers happen through weak or reused passwords, insecure email, or phishing. Fix those first, then add layered protections so one mistake doesn’t compromise your account.
Checklist
Enable 2FA (authenticator app) and save backup codes offline
Authenticator apps are stronger than SMS. Store backup codes in a password manager or printed copy.
Use a unique 16+ character password stored in a password manager
Never reuse passwords across sites. Change it if reused before.
Secure your email with 2FA
Email can reset your password. Protect it with 2FA and strong recovery options.
Review Active Sessions and sign out devices you don’t recognize
Settings → Security → Active Sessions. Reset your password if something looks unfamiliar.
Keep your device and browser up to date
Enable automatic OS updates, use the latest browser, and remove risky extensions.
Beware of phishing and impostors
Only log in at gamwiz.com. Gamwiz staff will never ask for your password, 2FA, or backup codes.
Password hygiene
- Use a password manager and a unique 16+ char passphrase
- Never reuse passwords from other sites
- Rotate if you suspect compromise
Email security
- Enable 2FA on your email provider
- Review recovery methods (phone, backup codes)
- Beware of phishing—check sender address and links
Device and browser security
- Enable screen lock/biometrics and auto-lock on your devices
- Turn on automatic OS and browser updates
- Use full-disk encryption (FileVault, BitLocker)
- Limit browser extensions to those you trust; remove unused ones
- Protect your password manager with a strong master password and its own 2FA
Account activity and sessions
- Visit Settings → Security → Active Sessions to review current logins
- Sign out any session you don’t recognize
- If you see unknown activity, change your password and re-check sessions
Recovery readiness
- Store 2FA backup codes in two places (password manager + printed copy)
- Keep your email and phone number up to date for recovery
- Write down the 2FA secret key during setup and store it securely
Common mistakes to avoid
Sharing a code with 'support'
Scammers impersonate support to request login or 2FA codes.
Never share passwords, 2FA codes, or backup codes. Real support will never ask for them.
Only contact support from our website and verify the domain before entering credentials.
Relying on screenshots of 2FA codes
Time-based codes expire in 30 seconds; screenshots won’t work.
Use backup codes or re-add the account using the secret key.
Save backup codes offline and store the secret key securely during setup.
Leaving risky extensions installed
Malicious extensions can read pages and steal credentials.
Remove unknown/unneeded extensions and keep the browser updated.
Install only necessary, reputable extensions and review them monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is saving passwords in the browser safe?
Modern browsers encrypt saved passwords behind your device login, but a dedicated password manager offers stronger cross-device security and sharing controls. Either way, enable device lock and 2FA for your manager account.
I logged in on a public computer—what now?
Change your Gamwiz password immediately, sign out all sessions from Settings → Security, and enable 2FA if not already. Avoid public machines going forward.
Do VPN logins cause problems?
A VPN may show a different city. That’s fine, but if you don’t recognize a session, sign it out and rotate your password.
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