More than two weeks passed since we greeted the New Year 2019. Most of you are probably already heavily committed to your New Year’s resolutions, but just in case you’re not, we have one more resolution for you.

2018 was a very turbulent and volatile year for the privacy and safety of internet users. The year is over and we can leave the past behind and start from the beginning. However, one thing that remains important is the security of your funds and your online identity. So why not go through your security habits and see if you can make any improvements in 2019. You can get inspired by one of our following tips.

1. Start using the Trezor Password Manager.

Do you reuse the same password over and over again on each website? Do you use simple passwords that are easy to crack? Perhaps it is time to leave it to the professionals. Trezor Password Manager allows you to store and manage your online credentials, generate complex passwords and automatically fill them in on the relevant websites. There is no vulnerable master password (which can be cracked and stolen) — just your Trezor device with its trademark security. No more remembering difficult passwords!

2. Get a spare Trezor Hardware Wallet.

If your Trezor device gets damaged or stolen, you can just start using your other device right away by importing your recovery seed to it. You can also use one Trezor for your funds and one for your passwords and digital identity. Having two hardware wallets and dividing your funds between them spreads the risk and gives you an additional layer of security.

3. Start using a strong PIN.

From now on, no more simple PINs such as “1234” or “0000”. Always create a unique PIN that can’t be guessed, and avoid using repeating numbers to increase your security. The PIN can be anywhere from 1 to 9 digits long. You can also use the first two lines of the randomly ordered Trezor PIN matrix — this will provide you with a totally random and uncrackable PIN.

4. Keep your recovery seed safe.

Always remember — your recovery seed is the essential part of your Trezor — keep it safe and never share it with anyone, don’t store it online, and never take photos or screenshots of your seed. If you want to keep your seed phrase safe from fire and physical damage, consider getting our undestroyable recovery seed backup made of stainless steel — Cryptosteel.

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