How to keep using two-factor authentication on Twitter – without having to pay

There are several ways to keep using two-factor authentication to log in to Twitter. — Photography grinvalds/Getty Images/AFP Relaxnews

From now on, only paying members of the Twitter Blue service can continue to enjoy SMS two-factor authentication on the platform, an essential feature for keeping your account secure. Fortunately, there's another solution out there – and one that's still free of charge – to help keep your account safe from hackers.

As of March 20, 2023, only Twitter Blue subscribers can use two-factor authentication via SMS to log in to their favorite social network. This type of authentication is a must to help prevent your account getting hacked.