Checklist

This is a checklist version of the Guide. Action items are marked with Essential, Recommended, or Advanced to help you decide which to prioritize.

Note that which of these recommendations are most important for you to act on will depend on your specific circumstances and risk factors.

• Use a password manager Essential
• Use two-factor authentication (2FA) Essential
• Enable device encryption Essential
• Disable biometric unlock and lockscreen notifications at protests and border crossings Essential
• Take photos without unlocking the device at protests and border crossings Essential
• Use Signal Essential
• Use a completely random password for each site Recommended
• Use random answers for security questions Recommended
• Secure your password manager with a random six-word passphrase Recommended
• Store your 2FA codes in your password manager Recommended
• Avoid SMS-based 2FA Recommended
• Use passkeys Recommended
• Prevent Microsoft and Apple from decrypting your device Recommended
• Keep your phone completely powered off at protests and border crossings Recommended
• Use Signal to remove image metadata Recommended
• Enable Lockdown Mode on iOS Advanced
• Use Tor Advanced
• Use Tails Advanced