How to Configure Two Factor Authentication on Twitter

To enhance the security of Twitter accounts, the two-factor authentication from the developer is protecting the users’ accounts from falling into the wrong hands. Since Twitter can be an excellent platform for a company, a brand or an artist, an insecure account also can ruin the reputation of the account holder. It will happen only when the account was controlled by an unfriendly person.

Hence to escape the situation, you will need to enable the Two Factor Authentication on your Twitter account. It is a very simple process which can be done within five minutes, and you will enhance the security of your account. Just follow the steps mentioned to configure the verification.

How to Configure Two Factor Authentication on Twitter

Setting Authentication using Handsets

1.       Open the Twitter app on your phone.

2.       Now, tap the profile picture from the left

3.       Go to the Security and Privacy option and tap to open it.

4.       Tap Accounts and then select Security.

5.       Tap to turn on the Login Verification toggle button.

6.       Now, select the Confirm tab. You will receive a six digits code.

7.       Follow the instructions from the app and enter a six digits code.

8.       Tap to Submit.

Setting Authentication using a Computer  

1.       Open a web browser and visit the Twitter homepage on your computer.

2.       Now, enter the login credentials sign in your Twitter account.

3.       Click the profile photo to open a menu.

4.       Now, select the Settings and Privacy from the menu.

5.       Click Account from the left side menu and select Configure login verification.

6.       Again, follow the instructions from Twitter.

7.       Enter your phone number and click Send code.

8.       You will receive a six digits code on your phone.

9.       So enter the code and click Submit.

You will need to enter the code every time you log in to your Twitter account.

Generating a Temporary Twitter Password

1.       Open the Twitter app and tap the profile picture of your account.

2.       Tap the Settings and Privacy option.

3.       Again go to Accounts and tap Security.

4.       Go to Additional methods and tap Temporary password.

Adding Personal Information to Password Reset

1.       Open Twitter and click your profile picture.

2.       Now go to Settings and Privacy.

3.       Click Accounts.

4.       Now find the Password reset verification option.

5.       Check the box right next to it.

6.       Click the Save changes button.

Now whenever you decide to reset your password, your Twitter account will prompt you to provide personal information like an email address or a contact number.

The two-factor authentication enhances the security of your Twitter account. So, you would not like to miss the chance to secure your account. Whenever you log into your Twitter account, you will need to enter the six digits password, improving the security of your account.

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.