Tech Tips: How to set up two-factor authentication on Twitter without buying a blue tick subscription, learn!

Twitter has started charging people for a host of features and asking users to buy its Blue subscription to access them. Already have a verified badge, need to post longer videos, and get paid for other things. Now, those who want to use the SMS-based Two Factor Authentication (2FA) feature to protect their Twitter account will soon need to buy a Blue subscription.

Those who have enabled this security feature using the text option will lose it till March 19, 2023, the company has confirmed. But, you needn't worry, given that people can still set up two-factor authentication for free and won't even need to buy a subscription. But, before that, let's take a look at why this feature is so important that those who haven't used it yet should have it.

Why is Two Factor Authentication (2FA) important?

Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is an important feature that a user must enable in order to add additional security to each social media account or other services. Once the feature is enabled, you will need to verify your identity again by providing a secondary security number to log in to the account. A 2FA password is something that only you have and therefore, doubles the security of any account you have. Once 2FA is enabled, you must first log in using your regular password and then enter an additional security number to access your account on any device.

Twitter: How to Enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for Free?

Before we get into how you can enable the 2FA feature without buying a subscription, keep in mind that you'll need to download a trusted third-party authentication app using the Play Store first. There are many options and people can choose to download the Google Authenticator app, the Microsoft Authenticator app, or the Authy app.

Step 1: You must first open Twitter and go to the Settings section.

Step 2: Android users now need to tap on "Security and Account access".

Step 3: Tap on Security and two-factor authentication again.

Step 4: Enable the Authentication App option and tap on Get Started. Now you will get a QR code.

Step 5: Open the third-party authentication app that you have downloaded and scan the QR code that appears on the Twitter app.

Step 6: Now, enter the six-digit numeric code that you get in the Authentication App.

Twitter Blue for Android is yet to be launched in India. But, the company has added a dedicated section for this in the app, which reveals that Twitter for Android users will have to pay Rs 900 per month. iOS users will have to spend Rs 999 for the subscription. Along with this, Twitter is promising to offer half of the ads people see on this platform. Subscribers will also be able to post longer videos and get top priority in replies, mentions, and searches. Of course, you also get the blue verification mark, among other features.