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B4its2L8 · 24 Nov 2010, 01:50 AM

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FWIW, in my GA account I have one domain hosted and one user (myself, the administrator). In an attempt to have a little more security, I created a complex, alphanumeric username which I use only for logins. Then I created a nickname (or two) which I then use for actual email activity. Hopefully, that way anyone trying to break into my account will not only have to know the password (which in my case is over 22 characters) but also the login username which is other than the email address that the would-be hacker may be aware of.

Of course, you can also simply have the admin account for administrative purposes only and then create many user accounts for yourself (some for 'alias' purposes), which will forward to your 'main' account.

24 Nov 2010, 01:50 AM	#5
B4its2L8 Master of the @ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hiding under my bed Posts: 1,465	This page provides a summary of the feature. FWIW, in my GA account I have one domain hosted and one user (myself, the administrator). In an attempt to have a little more security, I created a complex, alphanumeric username which I use only for logins. Then I created a nickname (or two) which I then use for actual email activity. Hopefully, that way anyone trying to break into my account will not only have to know the password (which in my case is over 22 characters) but also the login username which is other than the email address that the would-be hacker may be aware of. Of course, you can also simply have the admin account for administrative purposes only and then create many user accounts for yourself (some for 'alias' purposes), which will forward to your 'main' account. Last edited by B4its2L8 : 24 Nov 2010 at 02:01 AM.