Your Gmail account is often the key to all your other accounts, so protecting it should be a priority. The simplest and most effective step is turning on 2-Step Verification, which asks for a second confirmation even when someone has your password.

Why 2-Step Verification matters

Passwords get leaked through phishing emails, data breaches, and reused logins. With 2-Step Verification enabled, a attacker who knows your password still cannot sign in without your phone or a security key.

How to turn it on

Open your Google Account and go to the Security section. Under How you sign in to Google, select 2-Step Verification and follow the prompts. Google will ask you to confirm your phone number and approve the sign-in on your device.

Extra tips

• Save your backup codes in a safe place, such as a password manager.
• Review your connected devices and remove any you do not recognise.
• Check your recovery phone number and recovery email are up to date.
• Never share verification codes with anyone, even if they claim to be from support.

Taking these few minutes today can save you a lot of trouble later.

WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps in the world, which also makes it a common target for scams. The most frequent attack is a fake verification code request, where someone tricks you into sharing the six-digit code that moves the account to their device.

Turn on two-step verification

Open WhatsApp, go to Settings, then Account, then Two-step verification, and set a six-digit PIN. This PIN is required if your number is ever registered on another phone.

Protect your privacy

Under Settings and then Privacy, limit who can see your last seen, profile photo, and about information. Turn on Silence unknown callers to reduce spam calls.

Warning signs

• You receive an SMS code you did not request.
• Friends say they got strange messages from you.
• WhatsApp logs you out without a clear reason.

If you suspect your account is compromised, contact WhatsApp support right away and inform your contacts through another channel.

Digital products such as software keys, subscriptions, gift cards, and online tools are convenient to buy, but they also attract scammers. A few simple checks can help you avoid losing money.

Check the seller

Look for clear business details, a working contact method, and a refund or support policy. Be cautious of sites with no reviews, no contact information, or prices that seem too good to be true.

Read what you are buying

Make sure the product description clearly explains what you will receive, how it will be delivered, and any usage limits. Clear descriptions are a sign of a trustworthy seller.

Pay safely

• Prefer payment methods with buyer protection, such as credit cards or established payment platforms.
• Avoid sellers who ask for payment in unusual ways, like gift cards sent directly to them.
• Keep receipts and order confirmations.

After you buy

Test your purchase as soon as possible and contact support quickly if something does not work as described. Keeping a record of your communication makes resolving issues much easier.

Featured listings do not renew automatically — but you will never be caught off guard. HstockHub automatically reminds you before your promotion runs out.

How Reminders Work

• The system checks featured listings every few hours.
• When a listing is within 24 hours of expiring, you get a notification on your dashboard.
• If you have connected Telegram, you also get an instant message.
• You receive the reminder only once per listing — no spam.

What to Do When You Get a Reminder

• Go to Seller Dashboard → Products.
• Click Promote on the expiring product.
• Choose a new duration and confirm — your top placement continues without a gap.

Tip: connect Telegram from your dashboard settings so you never miss a reminder, even if you are not actively browsing the site.

As a seller, your earnings build up in your store balance. If you want to use that money as a buyer — to top up products, pay fees, or anything else on the marketplace — you can move it instantly to your personal balance.

How to Transfer

• Go to Seller Dashboard → Overview.
• On the Available Balance card, click Transfer to Personal →.
• Enter the amount you want to move (minimum $5.00).
• Confirm — the funds move instantly, no waiting period.

This is an internal transfer only. It moves money from your store balance to your personal buyer balance on the same account — it does not withdraw funds out of the platform. For external withdrawals (bank/crypto), use the Withdraw option instead.

Tracking Your Transfers

Every transfer is logged. You can see your full history on the Withdraw page under Transfer History, including the amount and date of each transfer.

Want more eyes on your product? The Promote feature puts your listing at the top of search results and category pages with a special badge.

How to Promote a Product

• Go to your Seller Dashboard → Products tab.
• Find the product you want to boost and click Promote.
• Choose a duration: 3, 7, 14, or 30 days.
• The cost is deducted instantly from your store balance.

Pricing

• 3 days — $3
• 7 days — $5
• 14 days — $8
• 30 days — $15

Renewing Before Expiry

You will get a notification (and a Telegram message, if connected) when your featured listing is about to expire within 24 hours, so you can renew without losing your spot.

Whether you are a digital account seller, buyer, or marketer, verifying account status before purchase or use is critical. HstockHub’s Account Checker tool lets you check hundreds of accounts in seconds — no password required.

What Is an Account Checker?

An account checker is a tool that verifies whether a social media or email account is Live, Dead, Banned, or needs verification — without logging into the account. This is essential for:

• Digital account sellers who want to verify stock quality
• Buyers who want to confirm accounts before purchasing
• Marketers cleaning up their account lists
• Supported Platforms

Supported Platforms

• 📸 Instagram — Check if accounts are live, banned, or disabled
• 📧 Gmail / Google — Verify Google account existence
• 🐦 Twitter / X — Check account status and details
• 👤 Facebook — Verify Facebook account status
• 🎵 TikTok — Check TikTok account liveness
• 🧵 Threads — Check Threads account status

Two Detection Modes
Account Liveness ($0.0025/account)

The basic check tells you if an account is:

• ✅ Live — Account is active and working
• ❌ Dead — Account does not exist
• 🚫 Banned — Account has been suspended or banned

Account Details ($0.0035/account)

The detail check provides additional information including:

• Display name of the account
• Number of followers
• Number of following
• Total posts count

How to Use the Account Checker

Select your platform

— Choose Instagram, Gmail, Twitter/X, Facebook, TikTok, or Threads.

Choose detection type

— Select Liveness check or Account Details check.

Paste your accounts

— Enter usernames one per line. You can check up to 2000 accounts at once.

Start checking

— Results appear in real-time as each account is verified.

Export results

— Download Live, Dead, Banned, or All results as CSV files.

Key Features

• ⚡ Real-time results — See results as they come in, no waiting
• 🚀 Bulk checking — Check up to 2000 accounts simultaneously
• 📊 Live counters — Track Live, Dead, Banned counts in real-time
• 📥 CSV export — Download results filtered by status
• 📋 Check history — Review all your past check sessions
• 💰 Pay per check — Only pay for what you use, starting from $0.0025

Pricing
Our checker uses a simple pay-per-use model deducted directly from your HstockHub balance:

• Account Liveness: $0.0025 per account
• Account Details: $0.0035 per account

For example, checking 1000 Instagram accounts for liveness costs only $2.50.