authentication identity Using user a Double protection factor in anyone’s accounts social network This is the way that people should keep their information safe from possible cases Hackers or trying to enter a profile from Social networks without authorizing other devices.

However, this account protection feature in that case Twitter will be updated a Update which means limiting individual options customers Verify your identity and securely log into your personal accounts if they are not Subscribed at job Twitter blue.

According to the announcement published in official blog from TwitterAs of March 20, 2023, the use of notices Esmes As a means of two-factor authentication will be an exclusive service for people who are subscribers Twitter blueAnd the method check through identity applications External keys or physical security keys will be the only ones available to others customers.

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On the other hand, authentication through messages Esmes It only requires sharing the number telephone The mobile phone the user uses to access their account TwitterUsing the application authentication and from one physical key It can be difficult to use customers inexperienced.

however, Twitter Offered an explanation for why the payment barrier applies to this type of identity verification. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen it being used and abused by bad actors authentication Based on phone numbers. Therefore, from today we will no longer allow it Accounts Sign up via text message/Esmes of 2FA if they are not subscribers Twitter blue“, the company says.

If people use this method and are not subscribed users Twitter blueThe platform indicates that the 30-day period will remain March 20 to subscribe to the payment service social network Or change the selected authentication method. If this is not done and the set period is reached, 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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In addition, if users have disabled the use of notifications Esmes as a method authenticationThis does not mean that the number that was delivered Twitter Deleted but will remain on record and may be updated within menu from setup from the account.

How to change the two-step authentication method on Twitter

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

– Users will have to click or tap the three dots (…) menu if they are web version Or swipe right screen for access menu from the account.

– Enter the option setup and privacy.

– You can find it among the sections safety and account access.

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

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– If the messages are fixed Esmes As an authentication method, you must choose one of two additional methods (Authorization application and security key).

– To use the authenticator app, you need to tap or tap the option and enter password from the account.

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

– The application will generate codes 6 random digits that users must enter to complete the link and final account security configuration.