How to use two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Twitter account. Instead of only entering a password to log in, youll also enter a code or use a security key. This additional step helps make sure that you, and only you, can access your account.During enrollment, well also make sure you have a confirmed email address associated with your account. That way, we can use your email address for things like communicating with you to keep your account secure.
After you enable this feature, you will need your password, along with a secondary login method either a code, a login confirmation via an app, or a physical security key to log in to your account.
In the top menu, tap your profile icon, then tap Settings and privacy.
Tap Account, then tap Security.
Tap Two-factor authentication.
There are three methods to choose from: Text message, Authentication app, or Security key.
Once enrolled, when you log in to your account, you'll be prompted to provide the two-factor authentication method you used during your previous login, along with your password. Youll also see the option to Choose a different two-factor authentication method. If youd like to proceed, simply tap the prompt to select a different method. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish logging in.
Click the checkbox next toText message.
Read the overview instructions, then tap Get Started.
Enter your password, then tap Verify.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then tap Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then tap Verify.
Note: If you dont already have a phone number associated with your account, well prompt you to enter it. Additionally you can choose to deselect the option to allow your existing contacts to find you on Twitter.
Now well ask you to enter the confirmation code we sent you via text message. Type or paste in the code, Youll see a confirmation screen with a backup code. We recommend you store a screenshot of the code in case you need it for future use. This will help you access your account if you lose your mobile phone or change your phone number.
TapGot itwhen youre finished with this screen.
Tap the box next to Authentication app.
Read the overview instructions, then tap Got it.
If prompted, enter your password and tap Verify.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then tap Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then tap Verify.
Youll be prompted to link your authentication app to your Twitter account by scanning a QR code. (If you dont already have an app installed on your device, youll need to download one. You can use any Time-based One Time Password (TOTP) authentication app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile, 1Password, etc.)
After you scan the QR code, tap Next.
Enter the code generated by your authentication app, then tap Verify.
Youll see a confirmation screen. Tap Got it to finish setup.
Now, through your authentication app, you can view and use codes to log in to your Twitter account.
TapSecurity key.
When prompted, enter your password.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then tap Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then tap Verify.
Read the overview, then tap Start.
You can either insert the key(s) into the USB port of your mobile device, or sync it over Bluetooth or NFC. Once inserted, touch the button on your key.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setup.
When done, your security key(s) will appear in the Manage security keys section under Two-factor authentication. From there, you can rename or delete your security key(s), and add additional security keys to your account at any time.
Note: If you add a security key for additional two-factor authentication protection, we no longer require using another backup method for more protection. Security keys can be used as your sole authentication method, without any other methods turned on.
If you enrolled in login verification before March 21, 2016:
When you log in to your account on twitter.com or on another device using Twitter for iOS, Twitter for Android, or mobile.twitter.com, a push notification may be sent to your phone. Open the push notification to approve the login request. Once you approve, you will be immediately logged in to your account on twitter.com.
You may also receive a login code via SMS text message. You can opt into this by clicking request a code sent to your phone via text message when you log in to your account on twitter.com.
Note:You can also approve or deny your login requests from within the app by tappingSecurity, then tappingLogin Requests. Pull down on the list to refresh for new requests. Requests will appear on this screen even if you did not receive a push notification.
In the top menu, tap yourprofileicon, then tapSettings and privacy.
TapAccount, then tapSecurity.
Tap the slider next to your selected two-factor authentication method to turn it off
TapTurn offtwo times to confirm your choice.
In the top menu, you will either see a navigation menu icon or your profile icon. Tap whichever icon you have and select Settings and privacy.
Tap Account, then tap Security.
Tap Two-factor authentication.
There are three methods to choose from: Text message, Authentication app, or Security key.
Once enrolled, when you log in to your account, you'll be prompted to provide the two-factor authentication method you used during your previous login, along with your password. Youll also see the option to Choose a different two-factor authentication method. If youd like to proceed, simply tap the prompt to select a different method. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish logging in.
Check the box next toText message.
Read the overview instructions, then tap Next.
Enter your password, then tap Verify.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then tap Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then tap Verify.
Note: If you dont already have a phone number associated with your account, well prompt you to enter it. Additionally you can choose to deselect the option to allow your existing contacts to find you on Twitter.
Now well ask you to enter the confirmation code we sent you via text message. Type or paste in the code, Youll see a confirmation screen with a backup code. We recommend you store a screenshot of the code in case you need it for future use. This will help you access your account if you lose your mobile phone or change your phone number.
Tap Got it when youre finished with this screen.
Now, when you log in to your account on twitter.com, Twitter for Android, or mobile.twitter.com, a six-digit code will be text messaged to your phone to use during login.
Tap the checkbox next to Authentication app.
Read the overview instructions, then tap Start.
If prompted, enter your password and tap Verify.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then tap Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then tap Verify.
Youll be prompted to link your authentication app to your Twitter account by scanning a QR code. (If you dont already have an app installed on your device, youll need to download one. You can use any time-based one time password (TOTP) authentication app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile, 1Password, etc.)
After you scan the QR code, tap Next.
Enter the code generated by your authentication app, then tap Verify.
Youll see a confirmation screen. Tap Got it to finish setup.
Now, through your authentication app, you can view and use codes to log in to your Twitter account.
Tap Security key.
When prompted, enter your password.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then tap Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then tap Verify.
Read the overview, then tap Start.
You can either insert the key(s) into the USB port of your mobile device, or sync it over Bluetooth or NFC. Once inserted, touch the button on your key.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setup.
When done, your security key(s) will appear in the Manage security keys section under Two-factor authentication. From there, you can rename or delete your security key(s), and add additional security keys to your account at any time
Note: If you add a security key for additional two-factor authentication protection, we no longer require using another backup method for more protection. Security keys can be used as your sole authentication method, without any other methods turned on.
If you enrolled in two-factor authentication before March 21, 2016:
When you log in to your account on twitter.com or on another device using Twitter for iOS, Twitter for Android, or mobile.twitter.com, a push notification may be sent to your phone. Open the push notification to approve the login request. Once you approve, you will be immediately logged in to your account on twitter.com.
You may also receive a login code via SMS text message. You can opt into this by clicking request a code sent to your phone via text message when you log in to your account on twitter.com.
Note: You can also approve or deny your login requests from within the app by tappingSecurity, then tappingLogin Requests. Pull down on the list to refresh for new requests. Requests will appear on this screen even if you did not receive a push notification.
In the top menu, tap your profile icon, then tapSettings and privacy.
TapAccount, then tapSecurity.
TapTwo-factor authentication.
Tap the checkbox next to your selected two-factor authentication method to turn it off.
TapTurn offto confirm your choice.
In the side menu, click More, then click Settings and privacy.
Click on Security and account access, and then clickSecurity.
ClickTwo-factor authentication.
There are three methods to choose from: Text message, Authentication app, or Security key.
Once enrolled, when you log in to your account, you'll be prompted to provide the two-factor authentication method you used during your previous login, along with your password. Youll also see the option to Choose a different two-factor authentication method. If youd like to proceed, simply click the prompt to select a different method. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish logging in.
Click the checkbox next to Text message.
Read the overview instructions, then click Next.
Enter your password, then click Verify.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then click Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then click Verify.
Note: If you dont already have a phone number associated with your account, well prompt you to enter it. Additionally you can choose to deselect the option to allow your existing contacts to find you on Twitter.
Now well ask you to enter the confirmation code we sent you via text message. Type in the code, Youll see a confirmation screen with a backup code. We recommend you store a screenshot of the code in case you need it for future use. This will help you access your account if you lose your mobile phone or change your phone number.
Click Got it when youre finished with this screen.
Now, when you log in to your account on twitter.com, Twitter for iOS, Twitter for Android, or mobile.twitter.com, a six-digit code will be text messaged to your phone to use during login.
Click the checkbox next to Authentication app.
Read the overview instructions, then click Start.
If prompted, enter your password and click Verify.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then click Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then click Verify.
Youll be prompted to link your authentication app to your Twitter account by scanning a QR code.(If you dont already have an app installed on your device, youll need to download one. You can use any time-based one time password (TOTP) authentication app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile, 1Password, etc.)
After you scan the QR code, click Next.
Enter the code generated by your authentication app, then click Verify.
Youll see a confirmation screen. Click Got it to finish setup.
Now, through your authentication app, you can view and use codes to log in to your Twitter account.
Click Security key.
When prompted, enter your password.
If you havent already, well ask you to confirm an email for your Twitter account: Enter your email address, then click Next. Well then send you a confirmation code via email. Back in your Twitter account, enter the code in the prompt, then click Verify.
Read the overview, then click Start.
You can either insert the key(s) into the USB port of your computer, or sync it over your computers Bluetooth or NFC. Once inserted, touch the button on your key.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setup.
When done, your security key(s) will appear in the Manage security keys section under Two-factor authentication. From there, you can rename or delete your security key(s), and add additional security keys to your account at any time.
Youll need to use the latest version of a supported browser like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, or Safari in order to add or log in to your account with a security key.
Note:If you add a security key for additional two-factor authentication protection, we no longer require using another backup method for more protection. Security keys can be used as your sole authentication method, without any other methods turned on.
In the side menu, clickMore, then clickSettings and privacy.
Click onSecurity and account access, and then clickSecurity.
ClickTwo-factor authentication.
Uncheck the box next to your selected two-factor authentication method to turn it off.
Temporary passwords
After you enable two-factor authentication for your account via twitter.com, you'll need to use a temporary password to log in to Twitter on other devices or applications that require you to enter your Twitter password; you will not be able to log in using your usual username and password combination. If we detect you will need a temporary password to log in, we will send one via SMS text message to your phone. Alternatively, you can generate your own temporary password.
- In the side menu, click More, then click Settings and privacy.
- Click on Security and account access, and thenSecurity.
- Click Two-factor authentication.
- Click Temporary password.
Note: Temporary passwords will expire after one hour. You do not need a temporary password to log in to Twitter for iOS or Twitter for Android, or mobile.twitter.com.
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