Question: Are there any general rules I should follow to keep others from accessing my Rockstar Games account?

Answer: There are many ways to safeguard your login information.

Being aware of ways hackers may obtain your account information

Players should be aware that hackers use many different means to obtain account information, including:

Social engineering: by contacting support and impersonating you (which is why we often ask you to verify your identity by emailing us from the registered account)
Phishing: by sending emails that are masquerading as Rockstar official emails
- Double-check any emails that are asking for your password and/or your login information
- Check the email domain and the links before opening the email, downloading any attachments, and/or providing more information
- Rockstar emails should only come from the domains listed on the Keep Your Account Safe page: https://www.rockstargames.com/community-resources/keep-account-safe
Scam third-party services: by offering a service and asking for your account information. Do not share your passwords with others, regardless of whether or not you know the person, as access grants the potential for changes that could lock you out

Use a secure email address and create a secure password

For best practices regarding the email address and password you use for your Rockstar Games account, see the Keep Your Account Safe page:

https://www.rockstargames.com/community-resources/keep-account-safe

Add 2-Step Verification to your account

2-Step Verification (also often referred to as Two Factor Authentication, 2FA, or MFA) adds an extra layer of protection and is the best way to secure your account.

For more information on adding 2-Step Verification to your Rockstar Games account, see the following support article:

https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1c5O1fKIOo0iG9W7y7WtM4

Additional steps to keep your account secure

DO

Monitor your account for indications of suspicious activity such as:
- Changes to your email address that you didn’t personally authorize
- Third-party connections that you did not authorize
- A log in from a device that you aren’t familiar with
Report any suspicious activity to Rockstar Support
Check your email and follow the instructions immediately when requesting a Rockstar Games password reset
Always update your OS, browsers, and apps as they could contain critical security updates
Continuously update any antivirus or anti-malware software you have
Use legitimate browsers and secure devices
Exercise extra precautions when using public devices or Wi-Fi (e.g., at internet cafes and/or libraries).
- Use a secure browser or browse in incognito
- Never enter or save personal information on a public device
- Always delete any data you may have produced during your session and if you logged in, be sure to log out
- Don’t leave the computer unattended and open for others to see

DON’T

Don’t use your Rockstar Games password on any other site
Don’t share your Rockstar Games credentials with anyone
Don’t share your Rockstar Games QR Code, PIN Code, or 2-Step Verification code with anyone
Don’t post your login information on any Support forums or social media for any reason
Don’t download software from third-party sources, including cracked games

Locating the Account Linking Page on the Rockstar Games website

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