{"id":611076,"date":"2023-02-23T08:49:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T14:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/23\/how-to-secure-your-twitter-account-without-paying-for-blue\/"},"modified":"2023-02-23T08:49:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T14:49:21","slug":"how-to-secure-your-twitter-account-without-paying-for-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/23\/how-to-secure-your-twitter-account-without-paying-for-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"How to secure your Twitter account without paying for Blue"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Twitter is a wild, wild place these days. From massive data leaks<\/a> to banning third-party clients<\/a>, it seems like it\u2019s going to implode at any moment. Now, Twitter has something else up its sleeve. According to The Verge\u2019s , unless you pay for the monthly subscription service (aka Twitter Blue), the social media site will turn off your SMS-based two-factor authentication<\/a> after March 20. <\/p>\n

Two-factor authentication (2FA) offers additional protection to your online accounts by requiring a password and a one-time code via text or app. It\u2019s the first line of defense in keeping unwanted hackers out of your social media account. The fact that Twitter is stripping away SMS (text) 2FA (unless you pay up) might be annoying, but it doesn\u2019t mean you are without recourse<\/p>\n

Getting 2FA codes via SMS isn\u2019t the most reliable option anyway, as the code could be potentially intercepted by hackers. That\u2019s why we recommend opting for one of our best password managers<\/a>, an <\/a>authentication app like Authy, Dashlane or Keeper. If you\u2019re not sure how to add these apps to Twitter, don\u2019t worry. The team at PCWorld put together an easy step-by-step guide below.<\/p>\n

How to add an authentication app to Twitter<\/h2>\n
Adding an authentication app to Twitter is easier than you\u2019d think. There are quite a few options to choose from. In our roundup of the best 2FA<\/a> software and hardware, the Google Authenticator app nabbed the top spot, as it\u2019s simple to use and it doesn\u2019t require an internet connection.<\/p>\n
Google Authenticator is a free smartphone app that\u2019s available for and . The app generates a fresh code every 30 seconds, which reduces the likelihood of a nefarious hacker getting their hands on it. You can also add as many accounts as you\u2019d like, which is pretty darn cool.<\/p>\n
So, without further ado, here\u2019s how to add an authentication app to your Twitter account. This only works on desktop, not mobile.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Open your Twitter profile and select More<\/em>, which lives on the left side of the screen.<\/p>\n
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Select the following: Settings and Support > Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Security > Two Factor Authentication<\/em>.<\/p>\n
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Click on the Authentication app<\/em> box. <\/p>\n
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A new window will pop up. Peruse the instructions and select Get started<\/em>.<\/p>\n
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Open your authentication app of choice and scan the QR code.<\/p>\n
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When your authentication app produces a code, enter it in the box and select Confirm<\/em>.<\/p>\n
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You\u2019ve now added an authentication app to Twitter. Huzzah!<\/p>\n
This story was updated at 9:59 AM to add a link to our list of the best password managers<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Ashley is a professional writer and editor with a strong background in tech and pop culture. She has written for high traffic websites such as Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her off time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction novels, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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