Manage a user's security settings
At the top, click Security . View or manage the user's security settings by using the following steps. View and manage user security settings Reset a user's password Click Password Reset Password. Choose to automatically generate the password or enter a password. By default, password minimum length is 8 characters.
Personalised security recommendations, all in one place One easy way to protect your Google Account is to take the Security Check-Up. This step-by-step tool gives you personalised and actionable recommendations to help strengthen the security of your Google Account.
Google Workspace Security Best Practices (2026 Checklist)
TL;DR: Google Workspace (formerly G Suite ) is used by over 8 million organizations - but Google only secures the infrastructure, not your configuration. Default settings leave your data exposed. This guide covers the top 12 security best practices, the Admin Console settings every admin must change, the full security risk landscape, and a categorized checklist you can put to work today.
These best practices are for administrators of Google Workspace and Cloud Identity. Whether you're a small business owner or IT admin for a large enterprise, we offer a range of best practices for protecting your security and privacy. Choose your business size to get started.
Security Settings and Tools for Your Protection
Google protects your privacy with industry-leading security , and provides additional security settings to help strengthen your security online.
Discover the 25 most important Google Workspace security features every admin should enable. Learn the best Google Admin security settings , where to find them, and how to strengthen your Workspace security posture.
Google Workspace Security Benchmark
Free Google Workspace security guide covering 97 Admin Console settings for authentication, Gmail, Drive, devices, and more with step-by-step hardening.
G Suite security best practices safeguard data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with security regulations.
Understanding Google Workspace Security Settings & Features
Let's explore the security settings and features offered by Google Workspace, including two-factor authentication, access control management, and more.
Complete Google Workspace security hardening guide covering admin console settings , MFA enforcement, Context-Aware Access, DLP, Gmail security , Drive sharing.