How to protect myself from accidental purchases?

Modified on Tue, 10 Dec, 2024 at 12:25 PM

In order to prevent accidental purchases follow the steps below:


Google Play

  1. Open the Google Play app Google Play.

  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.

  3. Tap Settings → Purchase verification → Verification frequency.

  4. Choose a setting.

  5. Confirm the change.



App Store


You can require a password for every purchase or require a password every 15 minutes.

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Tap your name.

  3. Tap Media & Purchases.

  4. Tap Password Settings, then choose the setting you want.



For more information on preventing accidental purchases, kindly refer to the links below:

Google Play Store 

App Store





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