Twitter Makes 2-Factor Authentication via Text a Paid Feature
thewrap.comhttps://t.co/wnT9Vuwh5nTwitter allows 2FA by text message, authentication app, and a security key.According to Reuters, Twitter said phone-number-based 2FA is being abused by “bad actors,” according to a Wednesday blog post that the company’s tweet linked to.This isn’t the first time Musk decided to charge users for something that was once free.
Verified accounts that were once free for politicians, famous personalities, journalists and other public figures is now open to anyone who subscribes to Twitter Blue.For those who are interested in keeping their accounts secured can still do so.
According to James Ball, of The Bureau, users can download Google’s Authenticator app for free and set up a two-factor authenticator for Twitter.You don’t need Twitter Blue to keep your account secure!1.
Remove SMS Two Factor2. Download Google’s Authenticator app (iPhone and Android)3. Set up two factor via Authenticator app on TwitterThis is more secure than SMS two factor, and still free..
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