How to Set Up App-Based Two-Factor Authentication on Twitter for Free
Two-factor Authentication for Micro-blogging Site Twitter
Twitter has announced that it will soon stop supporting SMS based two-factor authentication (2FA) for users that are not subscribed to Twitter Blue. Users can disable text-based login authentication codes on their accounts upto March 20, according to the micro-blogging site.
Additionally, several users who rely on receiving SMS codes to protect their account will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue. However, for those who do not want to subscribe, Twitter will continue to support alternative 2FA methods at no extra cost.
While, Twitter has explained that the reason for shutting down free access to SMS based 2FA was because the phone-number mechanism was abused by “bad actors.”
Further, the micro-blogging services’ post also says that access to SMS-based 2FA for Twitter Blue subscribers “may vary by country and carrier.
Furthermore, for those who don’t want to pay Twitter a hefty monthly fee of Rs. 900 a month in India for two factor authentication. They can switch to a more secure option to protect their account via authentication apps.
Moreover, you can download apps like Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and our favorite, the open source Aegis Authenticator before following the steps below.
How to enable app-based two-factor authentication using third-party apps?
Visit the settings section on the Twitter website on your computer.
Click on Security and account access > Security > Two-factor authentication.
Disable the Text message option, if it is enabled on your account.
Now select Authentication app > Get started.
Open the authentication app that you downloaded, and scan the QR code displayed on the Twitter website.
Enter the six-digit numeric code displayed on your authentication app to confirm the setup process.
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