Twitter now allows two-factor authentication via third-party apps

“We’re rolling out an update to login verification. You’ll now be able to use a third party app for two-factor authentication instead of SMS text messages,” Twitter Safety said in a tweet. Once set-up, two-factor authentication is needed while logging into twitter.com, Twitter for iOS, Twitter for Android, or mobile.twitter.com.

To set-up two-factor authentication using a third-aprty app, first download authenticator of choice on mobile. Click on profile icon on Twitter account and then click ‘Settings and privacy’. Tap on ‘Accounts’ tab. Next, users will need to click on ‘Review your login verification methods’ button in ‘Security’ menu.

Twitter users can enter their password, click on ‘Confirm’ and then choose ‘Set up’. Click Start, enter password and click ‘Verify’. Twitter will display a pop-up window showcasing a QR code, which users will need to scan to set up the third-party authenticator app. Users will then see a six-digit numeric security code that needs to be entered in the ‘Security code’ text field in the pop-up window. Finally, click Done to complete the set up.