You might consider reviewing and changing your Twitter two-factor authentication options. Elon Musk’s TwitterUsers should also be concerned about another problem.
Twitter is experiencing problems with its SMS 2-factor authentication feature (2FA). Wired, beginning as early as this past weekend, some Twitter users have reported difficulties logging in to their Twitter accounts due to the app’s SMS 2FA feature not working properly. The feature works by sending the app a text message with an authentication code, which users can then enter to complete the login process.
However, some users report that they don’t receive this code or that the code appears later. And not getting the code is understandably worrying, because without it users with SMS 2FA enabled can’t log in to their accounts or access certain account features. This isn’t a new problem. Twitter has already had to deal with it before. It is however concerning that this issue is resurfacing at a time Twitter is already in trouble.
It’s also worth noting that not every user experienced this SMS 2FA issue. And Android Authority reported Monday that the SMS 2FA feature was “starting to get fixed” and that some of the users who couldn’t use it are now able to. You have an alternative option if you’re worried about the possibility of it happening again. This is changing your Twitter 2FA. Here’s how to do it:
How to modify your Twitter 2FA method via desktop web
Step 1You can select from the homepage. Continue reading.
Step 2Next, choose Support and settings > Privacy and settings.
Step 3Select Access to your account and security > Security.
Step 4Below the Two-factor authenticationChoose header Two-factor authentication.
Step 5Delect the Text messageif it was enabled. Next, choose one of these two options: Authentication appOder Security key. Next, follow the instructions on-screen to set up new method.
Mobile: How to Change Your Twitter 2FA Method
Step 1Select the option you want from the main menu. Settings & support > Privacy and settings.
Step 2Choose Access to your account and security.
Step 3Select Security.
Step 4In the Two-factor authenticationSection, select Two-factor authentication.
Step 5Use the toggle button to access the Text messageoption, if it was on. You can toggle the other two options: Authentication appOder Security key. To finish your setup, please follow the instructions displayed on-screen.
Notes:
- If you’re going with the Authentication app method, you’ll need an authenticator app like Google Authenticator.
- Twitter offers the option of using a backup code in case your 2FA fails. When you set up your 2FA system, the code is generated first and presented to you. You can also access this code (or generate a new one) — before you need to use it — by logging into your account and following the same instructions above and then instead of choosing a method you select the Backup codes option. Save this code for when you’ll need it.
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