Why Twitter's SMS 2-factor authentication is changing — and how can you keep your account secure without paying to subscribe
The new authentication policy doesn't come into effect until March 20, at which point Twitter says it will disable
for nonsubscribers. Fortunately, there are other authentication methods nonsubscribers can switch to.Microsoft AuthenticatorInstead of sending a user a text message with a code, the apps generate one-time codes the user can enter when they log into an account after entering their username and password.Security keyalso generates a code for a user to enter — but unlike an authentication app, it's a physical device.
Users typically plug these keys into a computer or connect them to their phone while logging into an account. They're a very secure form of authentication because a hacker would need to physically have the key to log into an account.
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