Make sure your password is strong and unique to PayPal so that even if another site you use is compromised, your account isn’t.
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Using biometrics – Touch ID, Face ID or Fingerprint Manager – to log in to our apps is one of the best actions you can take towards keeping your account secure. Biometrics are exclusive to your device and not shared with any online service.
Security questions can help you access your account if you forget your password, but sometimes the answers are obvious. So instead of answering with your mother’s best friend’s name, use a quirk of hers, like AuntiePinchesMyCheeks.
With so many passwords to remember, it can be impossible to keep them straight. Try memorising part of your passwords and write down the rest. Keep the list in a secure electronic or physical location only you can access.