Your Newegg account holds your order history, saved addresses, and payment methods. Taking a few minutes to secure it significantly reduces your risk of unauthorized access.
1. Use a Strong, Unique Password
The most important rule: use a password for Newegg that you don’t use on any other website. If another site you use is ever breached, attackers immediately try those same credentials on shopping and email accounts.
What makes a password strong:
• At least 12 characters — longer is better
• A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
• Not based on your name, birthday, pet’s name, or any common word
• Used only for Newegg, nowhere else
What to avoid:
• Reusing a password from another site
• Using obvious personal information
• Sharing your password with anyone, including Newegg support
• Storing your password in a plain text file, email, or sticky note
Tip: A passphrase — four or more random words strung together, like lamp-orbit-cheese-river — is long, easy to remember, and far harder to crack than a short complex string.
To update your Newegg password, see Change your email or password.
2. Enable 2-Step Verification
2-Step Verification adds a second layer of protection when you sign in. Even if someone obtains your password, they still cannot access your account without the verification code sent to your phone or generated by your authenticator app.
To set it up, see 2-Step Verification.
3. Keep Your Email Address Up to Date
Newegg sends security alerts — sign-in notifications, password reset links, and verification codes — to your registered email address. If your email address is outdated, you will miss these critical messages.
To update your registered email address, see Change your email or password.
4. Review Your Account Activity Regularly
Periodically check your account for anything unfamiliar — even a small test order can be a sign that someone else has access.
• Sign in → My Account → Order History
• Review the last 30–60 days for any orders, addresses, or payment methods you don’t recognize
• If you spot something unexpected, see: What to Do if Your Account Is Compromised
5. If You Suspect Unauthorized Access
If you think someone else has accessed your account — for example, after signing in on a shared or public device — change your password immediately. This invalidates any active sessions and prevents continued access.
To update your password, see Change your email or password.
6. Watch for Phishing and Scam Attempts
Phishing emails and messages impersonate Newegg to trick you into handing over your credentials or payment details.
Important: Newegg will never ask for your password, credit card number, or verification code by email, text, or phone call.
See Identifying a Scam for guidance on recognizing and reporting scam attempts.