Your phone is your business hub, your office, and your lifeline as a real estate pro. But without the right settings, it can also be a huge risk for your deals and clients.
Want to keep your info locked down and hackers out? Here are 5 must-enable phone settings that every real estate professional should turn on today — no tech skills required.
1. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
This adds an extra step when logging in — usually a code sent to your phone or email. Even if someone steals your password, they won’t get in without this second code.
Where to set it up: Email accounts, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, your CRM, and bank apps.
2. Biometric Locks (Face ID or Fingerprint)
Set up your phone to unlock only with your face or fingerprint. It’s faster and way more secure than a simple PIN or pattern.
Why it matters: If you lose your phone, no random person can easily access your sensitive apps or emails.
3. Automatic Updates
Turn on automatic updates for your phone’s operating system and apps. These updates often include important security patches that protect against new hacks.
Tip: Check your settings now and make sure updates aren’t set to “manual” or “off.”
4. Find My Device / Find My iPhone
Enable this feature so you can locate, lock, or erase your phone remotely if it’s lost or stolen.
How it helps: Stops strangers from accessing your client info or deals if your phone goes missing.
5. App Permissions Control
Review which apps have access to your camera, microphone, location, and files. Turn off permissions that aren’t necessary — some apps ask for way more than they need.
Why: It reduces your risk of spyware or data leaks.
Bonus Tip: Use a VPN on Public Wi-Fi
While not a setting built into every phone, using a trusted VPN app when on public Wi-Fi can encrypt your internet traffic, protecting your data from hackers.
🧠 Final Thought: Small Changes, Big Protection
These 5 phone settings only take a few minutes to enable — but they can save you from big headaches and lost deals down the line.
Your phone is your business power tool — treat it like the valuable asset it is.
Stay safe out there!