Free digital security guides LGTBI: your mobile safe

The Rainbow eSafe Association publishes 10 downloadable manuals with 95 practical measures to shield devices and networks against cyberbullying.
The documents address privacy on social platforms, email, messaging, and dating apps like Grindr, Tinder, or Wapa.
The material is completely free, written in simple language, and allows you to apply each setting in just 10 minutes.
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Taking control of online privacy is the first step against cyberbullying. For this reason, the Rainbow eSafe Association has published 10 new free digital security guides aimed at the LGTBIQ+ community, available from today on their website for download in PDF format and to configure any phone in just 10 minutes.

What do the new digital security guides from Rainbow eSafe include?

The new digital security guides gather 95 practical measures organized into four priority areas: social networks, instant messaging, dating apps, and mobile devices along with email. Each document is written without technical jargon so that anyone can take control of their privacy without prior IT knowledge.

Social networks under control

The first block addresses the environments of greatest public exposure. Through four specific guides (G-01 to G-04), the entity details how to configure Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (Twitter), paying special attention to the latter due to the speed with which hate speech proliferates. These guidelines teach how to stop unwanted tracking, block hostile comments, and log out unauthorized active sessions.

Shielding in messaging and dating apps

The use of messaging and dating platforms represents another critical area for the community. The manuals dedicated to WhatsApp and Telegram (G-05 and G-06) show essential adjustments to prevent third parties from spying on private chats. Additionally, guide G-07 gathers clear guidelines for profiles on Grindr, Tinder, Wapa, Hinge, and Bumble, allowing you to date without revealing your exact location or identifying information to strangers.

The master key: email and smartphones

For those who don’t know where to start, the entity recommends starting with guide G-08 on email (Gmail and Outlook), as it acts as the master key that recovers the rest of the accounts. The block is completed with two manuals aimed at shielding the most used mobile operating systems: Android (Samsung, Xiaomi, Pixel, Motorola) and the iPhone (Apple) environment, preventing external intrusions into the device.

What are the three key habits to protect your accounts?

The three key habits to protect any digital account are to use a unique password per service, enable two-step verification, and never share the received codes.

One password per account: If a platform suffers a security breach and leaks your credentials, the rest of your profiles will remain safe. Relying on a password manager simplifies this habit without requiring memorization of dozens of combinations.
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Two-step verification (2FA): Adds an insurmountable barrier for attackers. Even if someone discovers your password, they won’t be able to log in without the temporary code or direct confirmation from your own phone.
No code is shared: No legitimate company or technical support service will ask you for six-digit keys via message. If someone requests a verification code, their only goal is to take over your account.
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What steps to take in a situation of digital violence?

The first step in a case of digital violence is to not delete anything and take screenshots of all messages, profiles, or suspicious accesses to preserve the evidence. Deleting conversations on impulse also erases the fundamental proof needed to act legally.

Once the evidence is secured, change the password of your main email from a secure and trusted device. The Rainbow eSafe Association, a pioneering entity in Spain against LGTBIfobic digital violence, has a support channel to help victims recover their accounts, audit the damage, and assess possible complaints.

Frequently asked questions about the security guides (FAQ)

Is it necessary to have technical knowledge to apply the measures? No. Each guide visually and intuitively shows you which menu and exact setting you need to press within your phone.

Can they be printed and distributed in workshops or educational centers? Yes. The PDF files are enabled for download, printing, and free distribution by groups and associations, citing the authoring entity.

Where to call if I suffer a situation of harassment or imminent danger? In case of any immediate physical risk, call 112. If the harassment comes from a partner or ex-partner, 016 offers confidential telephone assistance 24 hours a day without leaving a trace on the bill.