{"id":2786,"date":"2026-02-14T13:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T13:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2786"},"modified":"2026-02-14T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T13:26:22","slug":"keeping-your-markto-ch-account-secure-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/knowledgebase\/keeping-your-markto-ch-account-secure-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your markto.ch Account Secure \u2013 Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keeping Your markto.ch Account Secure \u2013 Best Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensuring the security of your markto.ch account protects your personal information, listings, and transactions. Following best practices helps prevent unauthorized access, fraud, and other security risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Use Strong and Unique Passwords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a password that combines uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using the same password across multiple platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your password regularly and immediately if you suspect a security breach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) if Available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add an extra layer of security by requiring a verification code in addition to your password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use authentication apps or SMS-based codes to ensure only you can access your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Keep Your Devices Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock your devices with PINs, passwords, or biometric authentication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install updates and security patches promptly to prevent vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use antivirus and anti-malware software where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Monitor Account Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regularly review your account for unusual logins, changes to listings, or messages from unknown users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediately report any suspicious activity through markto.ch\u2019s support or reporting tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Protect Personal Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid sharing sensitive details like passwords, banking information, or identification documents in messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only provide information necessary to complete a transaction through secure channels on the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Communicate Safely<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep all interactions within markto.ch\u2019s messaging system to ensure traceability and protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be cautious of users asking to move communication off-platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Log Out After Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log out from shared or public devices to prevent unauthorized access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close browser sessions and clear cached credentials if using a shared computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Report Suspicious Users or Listings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the reporting tools to flag suspicious messages, ads, or users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prompt reporting helps protect you and the wider markto.ch community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By consistently following these best practices, you can maintain a secure account, reduce the risk of scams, and enjoy a safer experience on markto.ch.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[111],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2786","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-additional-security-measures"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2787,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2786\/revisions\/2787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2786"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}