###Achievement 2// Basic steem security by @obi-nessa
Hello, good evening everyone.
It's really a privilege to write on Achievement 2 which is basic security tips on steemit.
WHAT IS SECURITY?
It's a state of being protected or safe from harm.
Security in steemit is the act of keeping one's steemit account keys secure or safe in steemit. Every key a user is entitled to in steemit is off one importance or the other and preserving this key is totally encouraged as it is equivalent to preserving one's earning.
KEYS ON STEEMIT
.posting key
. owner key
. Active key
. Master password
.Memo key
. public key
Their functions includes
Posting key: The posting key allows accounts to post , comment,edit,resteem and follow or even mute other accounts.it helps us to login into social networks such as steemit,it can be used for money transfer or related.this key is also very important to our account.
Owner key: we use this key to recover our account.there is not much difference between this key and master key.it is meant for use when necessary ideally,it is meant to be stored offline.
Active key.: The key is meant for more sensitive tasks such as transferring funds, power up and down transaction and converting steem dollars.
Memo key: It is used to break private messages and move steem token from one place to another.
Master password.it is the actual password that you get after signing up for the steemit account and that is given by steemit.
QUESTIONS
1.have you retrieve all your keys on steemit?
Yes I have.
2.do you know each of these keys functions
Yes I do and I explained them above.
3.how do you plan to keep your master key password.
I have downloaded the PDF and also stored it on my email account,with these I think it won't be missing.
4.do you know how to transfer your steem token to another steem user account?
Yes I do.
do you know how to power up your steem?
Yes I do.
do you know how to transfer steem to another user?
Yes I do
Hi, @obi-nessa,
Your post has been supported by @bright-obias from the Steem Greeter Team.