Twitter’s two-step authentication would be exclusive to users subscribed to Twitter Blue

The authentication of the identify of a user using a double protection factor in the accounts of anyone social red It is a way for people to protect their information against possible cases of hacks or tries to enter a profile of social networks without permission from other devices.

However, this account protection feature in case of Twitter will be updated to receive a actualization which involves limiting the options available to individuals users to verify your identity and securely access your personal accounts if they are not subscriber serving Blue Twitter.

According to a statement published in the official blog of Twitteras of March 20, 2023, the use of messages SMS as a means of two-factor authentication will be an exclusive service for people who are subscribed to Blue Twitterwhile the method of check identity through Apps external keys or physical security keys will be the only ones available for the rest of users.

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In contrast, message-based authentication SMS Just share the number of Phone the mobile phone that the user uses to access their account Twitterusing an app authentication and a physical key could be complicated to use for users inexperienced.

However, Twitter explained why a payment barrier would apply with this type of identity verification. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen bad actors use and abuse the authentication based on phone numbers. So, from today, we will no longer allow accounts register for the SMS method/SMS of 2FA unless they are subscribed to Blue Twitter“, said the company.

In the event that people use this method and are not users subscribed to Blue Twitterthe platform indicates that there will be a delay of 30 days until the March 20th subscribe to the payment service of the social red or change the selected authentication method. If this is not done and the set deadline arrives, this option will be disabled in the accounts and since they do not have an authentication method, they will not be able to verify their identity when logging in on different devices.

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Additionally, in the event that users are prevented from using the messages SMS as a method of authenticationit does not mean that the number that was provided to Twitter has been deleted, but will remain saved and can be updated in the menu of setting Account.

Configuring the authentication method is a simple process and does not take much time. This can be done both in the PC version of the social network and in its application for mobile phones and tablets. The steps in each case are the same.

– Users will need to click or tap on the three dots menu (…) if they are on the web version or swipe right filter to access the menu Account.

– Enter option Setting and privacy.

– Among the headings, you will find the one on Security and account access.

– Enter the option called Security and then select the option Authentication double factor.

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– If the messages have been established SMS as the authentication method, you will need to select one of the two additional methods (authentication request and security key).

– To use an authenticator app, you need to click or tap on the option and enter the password Account.

– Once this verification method is established, the Twitter account will be linked to an external authentication application (Google Authenticator) that users must have previously installed.

– The app will generate codes of 6 random digits that users must enter to finalize the link and final account security setup.