Next, let's see how to activate two-step verification on Twitter. This process is actually quite easy to perform and greatly improves the security level of our account. You can complete this by turning on two-step verification on Android.
Security in social media accounts and web services is essential. More than anything else because there are so many people who do not even take the minimum measures to increase the level di safety of their accounts.
It is not at all strange to have an acquaintance or relative who uses the classic password "123456", for example. Two-Step Verification is one of the best options to greatly improve the security of your Twitter account.
Thanks to it. Even if a person knows your account password, they won't be able to access it, as it will have to perform the second check. So it is really very important to activate it in all the services that you consider essential for you and that have this function.
How to enable XNUMX-Step Verification from the web
- Click the gear icon on the left side of the screen.
- A menu opens with different options, here we have to go to " Settings and privacy ".
- In this new page you have to click on " Account ”Which will open the options of the same on the right.
- We have to click " Safety ”Found in the“ Access and Security ”section to continue.
- Then you will have to click on " Two-step authentication ".
- Now you can choose one of three methods to have two-step verification. You have to choose one of these:
- Chiave di Sicurezza: depending on whether your browser is compatible or not. You can configure a security key with a USB device whose identity the application needs to verify.
- Text messages (SMS): every time you log in, you will be sent a text message with a code that you must enter in the app or on the web. That way, if a person knows your password, they won't be able to log in. It is the best option in terms of security.
- Two-Step Verification App- You can also use one of the most popular applications to verify your Twitter account in two steps: Duo, Authy, Google Authenticator, etc. But you must have this app installed on your mobile.
On the other hand, remember that you can also turn Facebook two-step verification on or off. Extend security to all your social networks.
How to activate two-step verification from the app
- Open the Twitter app and then go to " Settings ".
- A new menu opens in which you will have to search " Settings and privacy ".
- Now you will have to go up " Account "To find the option" Safety ".
- Here you will be able to view " Two-step authentication ". Twitter has decided to call it that, but it's a two-step authentication.
- Next, you will go to a new screen where you will have to choose one of three methods to be able to have two-step verification:
- SMS: when you log in, you will be sent an SMS with a code that you will have to enter, in the application or on the web. This way you verify that you are the one entering your account. It's a great option since even if someone has your password, they won't be able to log into your account.
- Chiave di Sicurezza: You can use a USB device or similar to configure a security key. In our case, we would not opt for this method.
- Authentication app- You can use some of the popular and specific applications for two-step authentication like Google Anthenicator, Authy, etc. You obviously need to have these apps installed on your mobile device.
And voila, that would be all to have two-step verification from the official Twitter application. You should now consider methods of preventing anyone from sending you private messages on Twitter, further extending your security.
