Security conscience Google Drive users to get extra 2GB storage space

Google is offering users of its drive a chance to add 2GB to their current storage capacity for simply conducting an optional Security Checkup.

According to a statement on Google’s official blog, the firm is offering the security check to its customers in honor of Safer Internet Day- which was celebrated on Tuesday February 10, 2015 – and users who conduct the short check will receive the 2GB to add to their already ting Drive storage plan. The offer only lasts till February 17.

“We have many protections in place to keep people, and their information, secure, but there’s also a lot that you can do to protect yourself. Today, on Safer Internet Day, take a quick Security Checkup, an easy way to review and manage your Google Account’s security settings,” read the statement read. “It takes just a few minutes to make sure your information is accurate and up to date. And as an extra thank you, we’ll add 2GB to your Drive storage plan if you complete the Security Checkup by February 17.”

Here are some of the important items you can review during your Security Checkup:

Recovery information: Adding a phone number can help us get in touch if you’re locked out of your account. We’ll only use your phone number to protect your account, unless you say otherwise.

– Recent activity: This is a quick overview of your recent sign-ins to Google. If you see any activity from a location or device you don’t recognize, change your password immediately.

– Account permissions: These are the apps, websites and devices connected to your Google account. Take a look and make sure you trust—and actually use—all of them. You might want to remove an old phone, or that dusty app you never use.

According to a statement on the official Google Drive Blog, it is not the free storage that is important, but what people should be focused on is the security check up.

“After you’ve gone through the checkup successfully, you’ll see three green checkboxes that confirm you’re eligible for the free storage and, more importantly, that you’ve taken steps to enhance your online safety. We’ll be granting the storage automatically to everyone around 28 February 2015 and we’ll send you an email when your adjustment is complete,” stated Google in the statement. “Google Apps for Work and Google Apps for Education users are not eligible for the bonus storage but should still consider taking the Security Checkup.”