On Twitter, you can choose to receive the 2FA codes only through a third-party application or through a dedicated security key instead of through an SMS message to the phone. This way is not only more secure but will also allow you to access your codes even if your phone cannot receive text messages — for example, on a long plane flight.
If you have 2FA enabled in your Twitter account or you have been contained until the company got rid of the SMS requirement.
Here TechKnowable tells you everything you need to know about two-factor verification on Twitter that does not require receiving a text message.
Activate 2FA for your Twitter account
If you haven't taken the time to set up two-step verification on your Twitter account, now is as good a time as any. It only adds a few seconds to the login process but goes a long way in keeping your account secure. We are going to cover the 2FA set up with a verification app like Google Authenticator or 1Password. If you're not sure which app to use, we've got a guide to the best password managers, most of which include verification features.
This is what you need to do:
- Visit the Settings> Account section of your Twitter.com account.
- Select the Account tab, click Security.
- Then click Two-Stage Authentication.
- They will show you three different options: Text message, Verification app, and Security key. Select Authentication App.
The rest of the process will vary depending on which application you use, but usually, it consists of scanning a QR code generated by Google that will allow the app to generate your 2FA codes. After scanning the QR code, it will ask for the six-digit number displayed in your application to verify that everything is correct.
Then, every time you log into your Twitter account, it will ask you for the 2FA code after entering your password. Again, it will take two seconds from the process, but it's worth it.
Prevent Twitter from sending the codes via text
If you already have a two-step verification set up in your account and use a verification app, it's a good idea to disable texting codes. This will prevent the possibility of someone gaining access to your account through SIM swapping.
This is what you should do:
- Visit the Account section of your Twitter.com account.
- With the Account tab selected, click Security.
- Then click Two-Stage Authentication.
- Remove the check in the box next to Text message and accept the change.
Twitter is not the only site that uses 2FA. Apple, Google, and Facebook each offer the extra layer of security. Even Fortnite has 2FA. Remember, this extra layer of security is for your protection, and yes, it is a bit inconvenient, but in the end, it is much less inconvenient than having to recover your accounts if they were hacked. Visit for tech news Pakistan.