Last Update: February 20, 2023, 12:26 IST
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Twitter brings this security feature to Blue
Twitter is going to stop offering SMS verification for non-Bluetooth customers.
Twitter has confirmed that all non-Blue customers will lose access to its two-factor security feature from March 20. This means that if you don’t pay for the Twitter Blue service (Rs 900 per month on mobile in India), you can’t secure your Twitter account using SMS two-factor authentication. Everyone has criticized and pointed fingers at this strange decision. Elon Musk But many security experts don’t think the worst is yet to come for millions of Twitter users.
If you don’t want to pay for Twitter Blue and still have two layers of security, there are other options available on the platform. Instead of using SMS which is not considered to be the most secure option, you can switch to an authentication app which provides better security for your accounts. You can trust these apps from giants like Google, Microsoft, and Authy. Users also have the option of using password managers to secure their accounts.
To be fair, Twitter has explained the reason for the move, citing potential threats from bad actors who can manipulate SMS verification by cloning or swapping SIM cards.
How to Secure Twitter Account Using Authenticator App
So, how can you change this security setting on Twitter and secure your account? Here are the steps to follow:
– Open Settings on the Twitter web app
Click on Security and account access
Tap on Security
– Switch to Two-Factor Authentication
– Disable the text messaging option by signing in with your password
Click on Authentication App
– You need to install an Authenticator app to start the process
– Scan the QR code that appears on the Twitter web version
– Enter the six digit code to confirm the authentication process
Twitter has given its users ample time to make changes, and we hope you use at least one of these methods to secure your account. Or else, you can always pay for a Twitter Blue subscription and get it secured via the traditional SMS system.
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