alternate email address

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12 Steps to Keep from Getting Your Account Hacked

Here are 12 practical steps to take about passwords, two-factor authentication, recovery options, and the skeptical habits that keep hackers out. Set them up *before* you need them, and you’ll never have to start over.

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A One-Step Way to Lose Your Account Forever

Most people who lose an account never get it back, and it’s usually their own fault. I’ll discuss why alternate email addresses and phone numbers are the key to account recovery, and the habit most people forget that locks them out for good.

Tip of the Day: Keep Track of Your Alternates

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How do I change my Hotmail alternate email address?

Your alternate email address is critical should you forget your password or lose access to your Hotmail account. I’ll show you how to set or change it.