Sign in
  • Tech News
  • Entertainment
  • Mobiles
    • Android
    • Apple
  • Social Media
Sign in
Welcome!Log into your account
Forgot your password?
Privacy Policy
Password recovery
Recover your password
Search
  • Sign in / Join
  • Tech News
  • Entertainment
  • Mobiles
    • Android
    • Apple
  • Social Media
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Privacy Policy
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Tech Markup
  • Tech News
  • Entertainment
  • Mobiles
    • Android
    • Apple
  • Social Media
Home Tech News Alternative methods to protect Twitter account
  • Tech News

Alternative methods to protect Twitter account

By
David
-
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
WhatsApp
    Alternative methods to protect Twitter account
    The other two authentication methods, by application and security key, will continue to be available for free. But in the case of verification via text message, it will be restricted to Twitter Blue subscribers as of March 20.

    After the announcement of Twitter Regarding the fact that the double verification to enter the account will now be part of the paid subscription, users are looking for alternatives to keep their accounts safe; For this reason, TechMarkup offers two options: authy and Google Authenticator.

    Table of Contents

    • Google Authenticator
    • authy
    • twitter blue

    Using this tool allows users to protect the account from unauthorized device login, so after entering the main credentials, it asks for an access code sent by SMS to the previously registered mobile number.

    However, the other two methods of authentication, by app and security key, will continue to be available for free. But in the case of verification through text message, it will be restricted to subscribers of Twitter Blue starting next March 20.

    It may interest you: What are Twitter accessible images and how to publish them

    The use of alternative tools allows users to protect their account from login on unauthorized devices.
    The use of alternative tools allows users to protect their account from login on unauthorized devices.

    Google Authenticator

    Is available in Android and ios, allows to apply the double factor method in two different ways: with a configuration key or with a code QR.

    To link it, in Settings go to the section “Settings and privacy”, “Security and account access” where three options will appear: “Text message”, “authentication app” and “Security key”. The one to use is the second, where the account password will be requested and a QR code will appear, which must be scanned with the Google Authenticator application on the mobile.

    It may interest you: This function for iPhone or Android prevents the cell phone from being active when there are accidental touches

    However, if it is not possible to scan because everything is being done from the cell phone, a password may be requested to continue with the authentication. Then a six-digit code will appear to enter into Twitter.

    There are two options that some people have taken: Authy and Google Authenticator.
    There are two options that some people have taken: Authy and Google Authenticator.

    authy

    On the Authy platform, you must go to Security and access to the Twitter account, then activate Two-Factor Authentication, in this case with the Authy Authentication App.

    People will have to create an account with a personal phone number, an email, and a security code that will be sent to both media. The app will always be generating codes and has the animation of a digital clock to the right of it.

    Both applications are compatible with Twitter and can be used to continue keeping the account safe and with double factor, a recommended option by security experts in case of being victims of cybercriminals.

    It may interest you: Twitter also permanently deletes accounts for this reason.

    Subscription to Twitter Blue costs $8 or $11 a month and will now include the benefit of two-factor authentication.
    Subscription to Twitter Blue costs $8 or $11 a month and will now include the benefit of two-factor authentication.

    twitter blue

    Those who want to use this service during the time remaining for its restriction will no longer be able to do so if they are not paying for the version premium of the platform that costs between 8 and 11 dollars per month or 84 dollars per year.

    The social network warned that, when deactivating the double verification process by SMS, the number associated with the account will not be unlinked, because that is a separate process. Finally, Twitter recommended users who are not willing to pay to use the other available security methods.

    “We encourage non-Twitter Blue subscribers to consider using an authenticator app or security key method. These methods require physical possession of the authentication method and are a great way to ensure the security of your account,” the company said in a statement.

    • TAGS
    • account
    • alternative
    • methods
    • protect
    • Twitter
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Pinterest
    WhatsApp
      Previous articleSharper: Big twist at the end of the Apple TV+ movie
      Next articleThe Last of Us: fans find ‘amateur’ error in episode and remember GoT
      David

      RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

      Elon Musk offers stock awards valuing Twitter at $20 billion

      Elon Musk offers stock awards valuing Twitter at $20 billion

      Big names in technology say “goodbye” to Gordon Moore on social media; look

      Big names in technology say “goodbye” to Gordon Moore on social media; look

      Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and originator of the Moore Law, dies at 94

      Recent Posts

      It's fake: photo of the pope with a stylish jacket was produced by AI

      It’s fake: photo of the pope with a stylish jacket was...

      Entertainment
      Elon Musk offers stock awards valuing Twitter at $20 billion

      Elon Musk offers stock awards valuing Twitter at $20 billion

      Social Media
      “Grey's Anatomy” renewed for season 20

      “Grey’s Anatomy” renewed for season 20

      Entertainment
      Big names in technology say “goodbye” to Gordon Moore on social media; look

      Big names in technology say “goodbye” to Gordon Moore on social...

      Tech News

      Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and originator of the Moore Law,...

      Tech News
      We at techmarkup.com provide information gathered from different resources by multiple authors including guest articles, We do not own any of the images or contents shared unless declared copyrighted for the image or content. If you find any copyrighted material on site please contact us at [email protected] techmarkup.com is a project of Arizona developers.
      Contact us: [email protected]
      • Terms and Conditions
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Disclaimer
      © 2022 - techmarkup.com by AEREZONA DEVELOPERS
      pixel