What should you do to prevent unauthorized access to your QuickBooks Online account?

Using strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication is crucial for preventing unauthorized access to your QuickBooks Online account. A strong password typically contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, making it difficult for malicious users to guess or crack. Multi-factor authentication adds an additional layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your mobile device, which ensures that even if someone obtains your password, they cannot access your account without that second piece of information.

While logging out after every session can help secure your account, it does not address unauthorized access if someone manages to get hold of your password or is able to log in from a device that has access. Sharing passwords, even with trusted colleagues, poses a risk as it increases the chances of those credentials being misused or compromised. Limiting the use of the account to one device might limit access but does not inherently secure the account against unauthorized logins. Therefore, strong passwords combined with multi-factor authentication provide a robust defense against unauthorized access.