Twitter disables 2FA for non-Twitter Blue subscribers: Here's how to keep your Twitter account safe

Twitter disables 2FA for non-Twitter Blue subscribers: Here's how to keep your Twitter account safe

Twitter has disabled SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for non-Twitter Blue subscribers as of today. Here's what you should do next to keep your Twitter account safe.

Twitter has disabled SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for non-Twitter Blue subscribers as of today. Elon Musk's company announced last month that non-Twitter Blue subscribers will no longer be able to use text messages/SMS for 2FA beginning March 20. Only Twitter Blue members will be able to use the SMS method to protect their Twitter accounts in the future. Twitter claimed that 2FA via SMS was abused by bad actors, despite the fact that it is a popular and simple way to protect a Twitter account.

"We will no longer allow non-Twitter Blue subscribers to use text messages as a 2FA method after March 20, 2023. Accounts that still have text message 2FA enabled will have it disabled at that time "Twitter made the announcement last month.

So, if you are not a Twitter Blue subscriber and have SMS-based 2FA enabled on your account, you will be unable to use it as of today. Here's what you should do next to keep your Twitter account safe.

The price of a Twitter Blue subscription

The simplest solution is to subscribe to Twitter Blue, which allows you to use 2FA via SMS as well as features such as a Blue Tick, Rank boost, and the ability to post longer videos in 1080p.

Twitter Blue subscription costs Rs 900 per month or Rs 9,400 per year (annually).

1. Make use of an authentication app for Twitter 2FA.

If you do not want to subscribe to Twitter Blue, you can use a third-party authentication app such as Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile, 1 Password, or another. When you log in to Twitter, the app will generate an authentication code. Using an authentication app is the simplest way to secure your account after SMS-based 2FA and is the method we recommend.

2. Make use of a security key

The other method entails purchasing a physical security key that either inserts into your PC or laptop or syncs via Bluetooth or NFC for mobile devices. To activate 2FA, insert the security key into the USB port on your laptop or PC.

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