Twitter has a two-step verification system. When enabled, in addition to the username and password, it is necessary to confirm your identity with a code received by SMS, on your cell phone, to log in to new devices. This considerably increases the security of the account and prevents it from being hacked in case of password leaks, such as what may have happened recently.
In this tutorial, see how to enable two-step verification of Twitter by mobile to protect your social network account. The walkthrough was performed on an iPhone (iOS), but the tips are also valid for Android users.
Learn how to enable Twitter 2-step verification on your cell phone Photo: Marvin Costa / dnetc
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Step 1. Open the Twitter app and tap on your profile photo in the upper left corner of the screen. Then, tap "Settings and privacy".
Access the Twitter settings Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora
Step 2. Now, tap on "Account" and go to "Security".
Open security settings Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora
Step 3. Activate the option "Security check" and tap "Confirm".
Enabling two-factor verification Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 4. Tap "Start" and, on the next screen, enter your account password and tap "Verify".
Confirm your Twitter password Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 5. Tap "Send code" to have Twitter send an SMS to the phone number registered in your account. Enter the code received and tap "Send".
Confirm your phone number Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 6. Finally, tap "Get backup code" and save a screenshot of the provided code in a safe place. You will need it if you lose your cell phone.
Save the backup code in a safe place Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Ready! That way, your Twitter account is safe in case your password is leaked.
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