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What to Do If Your Account Is Hacked

Steps to secure your account after unauthorized access

Last updated: January 20, 2026

If you suspect someone else has accessed your account, act quickly.

Signs Your Account May Be Compromised#

  • Songs you didn't create in your library
  • Settings changed without your action
  • Login notifications from unknown locations
  • Email change notifications you didn't request
  • Can't log in with your password
  • Friends received messages you didn't send

Immediate Steps#

Step 1: Change Your Password#

If you can still log in:

  1. Go to SettingsSecurity
  2. Click Change Password
  3. Create a strong, unique password
  4. Don't use a password you've used elsewhere

Step 2: Log Out All Sessions#

  1. Go to SettingsSecurity
  2. Find Active Sessions
  3. Click Log Out All Other Devices
  4. This kicks out anyone else logged in

Step 3: Enable Two-Factor Authentication#

If you haven't already:

  1. Go to SecurityTwo-Factor Authentication
  2. Set up with an authenticator app
  3. Save your backup codes
  4. Full 2FA setup guide

Step 4: Review Your Account#

Check for unauthorized changes:

  • Profile information
  • Email address
  • Songs (delete any you didn't create)
  • Comments made in your name

If You Can't Log In#

Try Password Reset#

  1. Go to Forgot Password
  2. Request a reset link
  3. Create a new password
  4. Secure your account

If Email Was Changed#

Contact support immediately:

  • Use "Account compromised" as subject
  • Provide your original email
  • Describe what happened
  • We'll help recover your account

After Securing Your Account#

Check Your Email Account#

If your DailyWorship account was hacked, your email might be too:

  • Change your email password
  • Enable 2FA on your email
  • Check for suspicious activity

Update Other Accounts#

If you used the same password elsewhere:

  • Change those passwords too
  • Use unique passwords for each site
  • Consider a password manager

Monitor for Issues#

Watch for:

  • Suspicious activity in coming weeks
  • Unauthorized login attempts
  • Further changes

Reporting the Incident#

Let us know what happened:

  1. Contact support
  2. Describe the compromise
  3. Report any suspicious content created
  4. We may investigate further

Prevention for the Future#

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Don't share your password
  • Log out on shared devices
  • Keep your email secure

Security best practices

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