{"id":4307,"date":"2020-04-20T20:56:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T20:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.creativegigs.net\/docly\/docs\/rogan-wordpress-theme-documentation\/content\/video\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:10:03","slug":"is-it-safe-to-share-login-details-instead-of-creating-new-users","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/account-faq\/user-management\/is-it-safe-to-share-login-details-instead-of-creating-new-users\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to share login details instead of creating new users?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4307\" class=\"elementor elementor-4307\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb31cb4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cb31cb4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724d677e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"724d677e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415b1c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"415b1c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2><p>Keeping your Bigcloudy account secure is essential. This article explains why sharing your login credentials is not recommended and how you can safely provide access by creating separate user accounts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc07191 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7fc07191\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f939df9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f939df9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c4daf09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c4daf09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>1. Why Sharing Login Details Is Unsafe<\/b><\/h3>\nSharing your Bigcloudy login credentials may seem convenient, but it creates serious risks:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>Security Risk \u2013 Anyone with your login can access your account, modify services, or view sensitive data.<\/li>\n \t<li>Loss of Accountability \u2013 If changes are made, you cannot track who performed them.<\/li>\n \t<li>Violates Best Practices \u2013 Sharing credentials increases the chance of accidental misuse or unauthorized access.<\/li>\n \t<li>Potential Service Disruption \u2013 Mistakes by others using your login may impact billing, services, or configuration settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/26a0.svg\" alt=\"note\" \/>\u00a0Note: Even trusted colleagues should not use your login information.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0942a0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e0942a0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c5d3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24c5d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>2. Recommended Approach: Create Separate Users<\/b><\/h3>\nInstead of sharing your login credentials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>Use the User Management or Team Access feature in your Bigcloudy Client Area (if available).<\/li>\n \t<li>Assign appropriate roles or permissions for each user:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n \t<li>Admin \u2013 Full access to billing and services<\/li>\n \t<li>Support \u2013 Can open support tickets and manage limited services<\/li>\n \t<li>Read-only \u2013 Can view services but cannot make changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"benifit\" \/>\u00a0Benefit: Each person has their own secure login, improving safety, control, and accountability.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07c80c8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"07c80c8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b73682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b73682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>3. Quick Tips <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you must temporarily allow access, change your password immediately afterward.<\/li>\n<li>Never share passwords through email, chat, or public documents.<\/li>\n<li>Use secure password-sharing tools if temporary access is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a541a6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a541a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c16414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68c16414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><div id=\"post\" class=\"doc-post-content \"><div class=\"doc-scrollable editor-content\"><div class=\"doc-content-wrap\"><p>You now understand why sharing login details is unsafe and why creating separate user accounts is the recommended approach. Following these security practices ensures that your Bigcloudy account remains protected and properly managed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f79388d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f79388d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Need Help?\n<\/b><\/h2>\nIf you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\">\u00a0<b>Submit a support ticket<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea574a0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ea574a0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9497f3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9497f3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a1e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"64a1e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-64a1e15\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"64a1e15\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"is-it-safe-to-share-my-bigcloudy-login-details-with-team-members\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1051\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is it safe to share my BigCloudy login details with team members?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1051\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"is-it-safe-to-share-my-bigcloudy-login-details-with-team-members\"><p>No, sharing your login details is unsafe and can lead to security risks, unauthorized changes, and loss of accountability.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"why-is-creating-separate-user-accounts-better-than-sharing-one-login\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1052\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why is creating separate user accounts better than sharing one login?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1052\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"why-is-creating-separate-user-accounts-better-than-sharing-one-login\"><p>Separate user accounts provide better security, allow role-based access, and ensure each action is traceable to a specific user.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-control-what-different-users-can-access-in-my-bigcloudy-account\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1053\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I control what different users can access in my BigCloudy account?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1053\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-control-what-different-users-can-access-in-my-bigcloudy-account\"><p>Yes, you can assign roles and permissions so users only access the areas they need, such as support, services, or read-only views.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-should-i-do-if-ive-already-shared-my-login-credentials\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1054\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What should I do if I\u2019ve already shared my login credentials?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1054\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-should-i-do-if-ive-already-shared-my-login-credentials\"><p>You should change your password immediately and review account activity to ensure no unauthorized changes were made.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-bigcloudy-help-me-set-up-users-and-permissions-correctly\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1055\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can BigCloudy help me set up users and permissions correctly?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1055\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-bigcloudy-help-me-set-up-users-and-permissions-correctly\"><p>Yes, the BigCloudy support team can assist you with user management and access setup through Live Chat or a Support Ticket.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Keeping your Bigcloudy account secure is essential. This article explains why sharing your login credentials is not recommended and how you can safely provide access by creating separate user accounts. 1. Why Sharing Login Details Is Unsafe Sharing your Bigcloudy login credentials may seem convenient, but it creates serious risks: Security Risk \u2013 Anyone with your login can access your account, modify services, or view sensitive data. Loss of Accountability \u2013 If changes are made, you cannot track who performed them. Violates Best Practices \u2013 Sharing credentials increases the chance of accidental misuse or unauthorized access. Potential Service Disruption \u2013 Mistakes by others using your login may impact billing, services, or configuration settings. \u00a0Note: Even trusted colleagues should not use your login information. 2. Recommended Approach: Create Separate Users Instead of sharing your login credentials: Use the User Management or Team Access feature in your Bigcloudy Client Area (if available). Assign appropriate roles or permissions for each user: Admin \u2013 Full access to billing and services Support \u2013 Can open support tickets and manage limited services Read-only \u2013 Can view services but cannot make changes \u00a0Benefit: Each person has their own secure login, improving safety, control, and accountability. 3. Quick Tips If you must temporarily allow access, change your password immediately afterward. Never share passwords through email, chat, or public documents. Use secure password-sharing tools if temporary access is required. Conclusion You now understand why sharing login details is unsafe and why creating separate user accounts is the recommended approach. Following these security practices ensures that your Bigcloudy account remains protected and properly managed. Need Help? If you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available: \u00a0Email:\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com \u00a0Submit a support ticket FAQ Is it safe to share my BigCloudy login details with team members? No, sharing your login details is unsafe and can lead to security risks, unauthorized changes, and loss of accountability. Why is creating separate user accounts better than sharing one login? Separate user accounts provide better security, allow role-based access, and ensure each action is traceable to a specific user. Can I control what different users can access in my BigCloudy account? Yes, you can assign roles and permissions so users only access the areas they need, such as support, services, or read-only views. What should I do if I\u2019ve already shared my login credentials? You should change your password immediately and review account activity to ensure no unauthorized changes were made. Can BigCloudy help me set up users and permissions correctly? 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