How to Change Your Password Regularly and Create a Strong One

Wie Sie Ihr Passwort regelmäßig ändern und ein sicheres Passwort erstellen

Changing your password periodically and using strong passwords are two of the most effective ways to protect your markto.ch account from unauthorized access.

How to Change Your Password on markto.ch

1. Log in to your account at https://www.markto.ch
2. Click your profile icon or name in the top-right corner
3. Select Settings, Account Settings, or Security from the dropdown menu
4. Look for the section Password, Change Password, Update Password, or Security
5. You will usually need to enter:

• Your current password
• Your new password
• Confirm new password (type it again)

1. Click Save, Update Password, or Change Password
2. After success, you’ll typically see a confirmation message
   (Some platforms may log you out automatically — simply log back in with the new password)

Tip: After changing your password, consider logging out from all other devices (see the article “Logging Out Securely from All Devices”).

How to Create a Strong Password

Use these guidelines to make passwords that are very difficult to crack:

Requirement	Recommendation	Example (do NOT use these)
Length	Minimum 12–16 characters (longer = much better)
Character types	Mix of: uppercase + lowercase + numbers + symbols
Avoid	Personal info, common words, sequences	password123, Luan2025, zurich123
Avoid	Reusing the same password across websites
Recommended method	Use a passphrase — several random words	correct-horse-battery-staple
Recommended method	Use a password manager	(generates & remembers complex passwords for you)

Strong password examples (only as illustration — never use them):

• Purple$River87!Mountain
• CoffeeLover#Zuerich2026
• kangaroo-taxi-piano-42!

Very practical and strong approach (recommended):

1. Choose 4–5 unrelated words
2. Add some numbers & symbols
3. Capitalize some letters

→ Swiss-Local-Deals-2026!v2

How Often Should You Change Your Password?

Situation	Recommended frequency
Normal use, no signs of compromise	Every 6–12 months
You suspect your password might be leaked	Immediately
You used the password on a compromised site	Immediately
You received a security warning from markto	Immediately
You use a good password manager + unique pw	Every 12 months or less often

Quick Checklist – Strong Security Habits

• [ ] Use unique password for markto.ch
• [ ] Never reuse passwords across different sites
• [ ] Consider using a password manager (Bitwarden, 1Password, Proton Pass, etc.)
• [ ] Enable 2FA as soon as it becomes available
• [ ] Change password after any suspicious activity or shared computer use
• [ ] Log out after using public/shared devices

A strong, unique password updated once or twice a year + good general habits provide very solid protection for your markto.ch account.

Stay safe while trading locally!