iOS · Updated June 2026
iPhone Security
Checklist 2026
10 recommendations, ~3 hours total. 5 critical items every iOS user should have.
The essentials
In rough priority order. Click any item for the full guide.
Critical
Enable real 2FA on important accounts Passwords & Authentication
30 min Critical Strengthen your iPhone passcode and turn on auto-erase Device hardening
5 min Critical Lock down your email account recovery Account Hygiene
15 min Critical Install a password manager Passwords & Authentication
20 min Critical Set up an encrypted, offsite backup Backups & Recovery
60 min High Check if your accounts have been breached Account Hygiene
10 min High Enable Find My iPhone with Activation Lock Device hardening
3 min High Install uBlock Origin in your browser Browser & web
5 min High Set a carrier PIN to prevent SIM swapping Account Hygiene
15 min Medium Add a hardware security key to your most critical accounts Passwords & Authentication
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