Your Check Cherry account holds client data, payment information, and business records. We protect the platform on our end with encryption, secure payment processing, and strict access controls. There are also a few things you control that make the biggest difference in keeping your account safe.
Turn on two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of protection beyond your password. When it is on, signing in also requires a one-time code sent to your phone, so your account stays protected even if your password is ever exposed.
Use a strong, unique password
Your password is the first thing standing between your account and everyone else. A few habits go a long way:
- Make it long. A longer password is much harder to guess than a short, complex one.
- Use it only for Check Cherry. Reusing a password from another site means a breach somewhere else can reach your account here.
- Consider a password manager. It creates and remembers strong, unique passwords for you.
Give each person their own login
Avoid sharing one password across your team. Give every team member their own account instead. That way you can see who did what, and you can remove one person's access without disrupting everyone else.
Give people only the access they need
Not everyone needs full admin access. Use roles and permissions to give each team member only what their job requires. Fewer admin accounts means fewer ways for something to go wrong.
Remove access when someone leaves
When a team member leaves, archive their account so they lose access right away. If they ever used a shared password, change it.
Watch out for phishing
Check Cherry will never ask for your password by email or text. If a message asks you to log in or "verify" your account, do not click the link. Go to Check Cherry directly in your browser and sign in there.