Are You Confused About Twitter’s SMS 2FA Method? Here’s What You Should Do
1 year, 9 months ago

Are You Confused About Twitter’s SMS 2FA Method? Here’s What You Should Do

News 18  

Twitter users are complaining and are confused about a notification stating “you must remove text message two-factor authentication” on their handle. However, in the notification, the users are seeing a text saying “only Twitter Blue subscribers can use the text message 2FA method. Some researchers earlier also expressed concern saying that Twitter’s policy change will confuse users by giving them not enough time to transition and making SMS two-factor appear to be a premium feature. Then, on Twitter, users can go to Settings and Privacy, followed by Security and account access, Security, Two-factor authentication and Authentication app.

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Twitter to end two-factor authentication for non-Blue subscribers today
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter to end two-factor authentication for non-Blue subscribers today

The Hindu  

Twitter starting Monday will place its text message-based two-factor authentication behind Blue paywall. Announced in February, Twitter at the time said the step to change the policy was taken as the company believed phone-number-based 2FA was being abused by “bad actors”. Twitter owner Elon Musk also tweeted “Yup” in reply to a user tweet that the company was changing policy …

Twitter now charges for two-factor authentication; here’s how to get it for free
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter now charges for two-factor authentication; here’s how to get it for free

Live Mint  

Two-factor authentication is a security feature that helps to keep your Twitter account safe from hackers. Step 4: Choose Your Preferred 2FA Method You will now get three options to choose from: Twitter options for two-factor authentication Text message - This method uses your mobile phone to receive a text message with an authentication code to enter when you log …

‘Why the confusing…?’: Anupam Mittal on Musk's new Twitter authentication policy
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Why the confusing…?’: Anupam Mittal on Musk's new Twitter authentication policy

Hindustan Times  

Twitter chief executive Elon Musk late Saturday night said the use of free authentication apps for two-factor authentication will remain free. This comes after the social media giant's users were served an ultimatum from the app to either subscribe to the platform's new premium service or lose the ability to secure their accounts via 2FA. Musk's announcement prompted a reply …

Not a Twitter Blue subscriber? Take this step before March 19 or lose access
1 year, 10 months ago

Not a Twitter Blue subscriber? Take this step before March 19 or lose access

Hindustan Times  

In an update to Twitter's two-factor authentication service, the Elon Musk-owned microblogging website has announced that after March 20, only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use the text message/SMS-based method of the 2FA facility. Representational Image Making the announcement on its official blog on Feb 15, Twitter attributed the move to ‘the misuse by bad actors’ of the …

Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message

The Hindu  

Twitter said on Friday it will allow only paid subscribers to use text messages as a two-factor authentication method to secure their accounts. After March 20, ”only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use text messages as their two-factor authentication method,” the company tweeted. Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted "Yup" in reply to a user tweet that the company …

Twitter’s SMS Two-Factor Authentication Is Melting Down
54 years, 11 months ago

Twitter’s SMS Two-Factor Authentication Is Melting Down

Wired  

Following two weeks of extreme chaos at Twitter, users are joining and fleeing the site in droves. But some users are reporting problems when they attempt to generate two-factor authentication codes over SMS: Either the texts don't come or they're delayed by hours. Not all users are having problems receiving SMS authentication codes, and those who rely on an authenticator …

Twitter Now Supports Security Keys as Sole Two-Factor Authentication Method
3 years, 5 months ago

Twitter Now Supports Security Keys as Sole Two-Factor Authentication Method

News 18  

Twitter has announced that users now have the option to use security keys as their only form of two-factor authentication, which is said to be the “most effective” way to keep the Twitter account secure. To enable 2FA with security keys, open the Twitter app > Settings and Privacy > Account > Security > Two-factor Authentication > Enable Security key. …

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