Digital Hygiene for Everyone. How to stay in control of your accounts — without headaches.

Whether you’re using AI tools, hiring a designer, or launching a site — your digital hygiene matters. Here’s a system that works every time.

Ronald Mason H.

31 May 2025 — 1 min read

Why This Matters

Whether you’re working with a designer, setting up analytics, or using AI tools — it all depends on having clean access to your own digital accounts.

But let’s be honest: most login chaos doesn’t come from the tools. It comes from messy setups, lost emails, reused passwords, or old accounts tied to long-forgotten inboxes.

Here’s a simple framework that works for any platform — and keeps you (not your tech guy, not your cousin) in control.

The System I Recommend to Every Client

1. Use one permanent email for everything important

Choose a Gmail or Google Workspace account you own and control. Not your work email. Not something shared.

2. Turn on two-step verification

Add your phone and a backup email. Otherwise, you’re one forgotten password away from losing access.

3. Use a password manager

Tools like 1Password or Bitwarden save you hours. Strong passwords, stored securely.

4. Save recovery codes once — offline

Just once. In a notebook, a safe folder. They’re your last resort.

5. Apply this across everything

Websites, domains, analytics, subscriptions, even Netflix. One system = no chaos.

You’re building a professional presence. Treat your tools like it.

This isn’t about being techy — it’s about being ready.

I hope it helps.

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