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Turning on Twitter Two Factor Authentication with an Authenticator App

Turning on Twitter Two Factor Authentication with an Authenticator App

Kevin GaminFebruary 18, 2023

Elon Musk continues to anger and frustrate long time Twitter members who don’t want to kowtow to his “Twitter Blue” money grab. Today, Twitter users who have SMS two factor authentication turned on for their accounts received this message when they opened the website or app:

Twitter's pop-up message informing SMS 2FA users the service is for Twitter Blue subscribers as of March 20, 2023

What the message DOESN’T tell you is that you have other options besides getting your 2FA codes via text message, options you may already use for other services. We’re going to look at setting up one of those options, using an authenticator app, in this article.

First off, you will need an authenticator app on your phone. Here are some of your options on iOS and Android:

  • 2FAS – iOS and Android
  • Duo – iOS and Android
  • Authy – iOS and Android

Once you have your authenticator app of choice, you can set up your Twitter 2FA in it. These instructions are for the Twitter website, but you can access your 2FA settings in the mobile app on iOS and Android as well.

    1. In the navigation bar on the left side of the Twitter page, click on “More”.
      In the navigation bar on the left side of the Twitter page, click on "More".
    2. In the menu which appears, click on “Settings and Support” to expand it, then click on “Settings and privacy”.
      In the menu which appears, click on "Settings and Support" to expand it, then click on "Settings and privacy".
    3. On the Settings page, select “Security and account access” on the left, then select “Security” on the right.
      On the Settings page, select "Security and account access" on the left, then select "Security" on the right.
    4. Under Security, select “Two-factor authentication”.
      Under Security, select "Two-factor authentication".
    5. Under Two-factor authentication, check the box for “Authentication app”.
      Under Two-factor authentication, check the box for "Authentication app".
    6. In the pop-up message which appears, click the “Get Started” button.
      In the pop-up message which appears, click the "Get Started" button.
    7. In your authenticator app, use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the screen. Click “Next” once the code is scanned and you’ve added Twitter to the authenticator app.
      In your authenticator app, use your phone's camera to scan the QR code on the screen. Click "Next" once the code is scanned and you've added Twitter to the authenticator app.
    8. Enter the code currently showing for Twitter in your authentication app, then click the “Confirm” button. Note that the code usually refreshes every 30 seconds, so you may need to wait for the next code if you’re about to hit that time limit.
      Enter the code currently showing for Twitter in your authentication app, then click the "Confirm" button. Note that the code usually refreshes every 30 seconds, so you may need to wait for the next code if you're about to hit that time limit.
    9. When you get to the You’re all set screen, click on “Get Backup Code”.
      When you get to the You're all set screen, click on "Get Backup Code".
    10. Make note of the backup code, either writing it down or saving it to your notes application on your phone. You will need this code if you don’t have access to your authenticator app.
      Make note of the backup code, either writing it down or saving it to your notes application on your phone. You will need this code if you don't have access to your authenticator app.

You have now set up 2FA on your Twitter account using your authentication app instead of SMS/text.

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