How to Set Up Twitter's Two-Factor Authentication With Google Authenticator

Twitter users have reacted differently to Twitter's bold decision to start charging for two-factor authentication (2FA) for non-Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter claims the action is meant to increase user security while swiping on this Elon Musk-owned social media platform.

Since Musk bought Twitter, there have been numerous updates to the application interface and architecture, not to mention that you must pay a monthly fee of $8 to qualify as a Twitter Blue user. Some users are happy with how Elon runs Twitter, whereas others are disappointed with these policies aimed at monetizing the app.

However, Twitter says that starting on March 20, 2023, only Twitter Blue subscribers can use SMS messages as their two-factor authentication method. Other accounts can use authenticate with an authentication app or security key.

Several authentication tools are available, including Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, 2FAS, Duo Mobile, and many more. But in this article, I go over how to set up Twitter's 2FA using Google Authenticator.

Using Google Authenticator to set up Twitter 2FA

You can authenticate your Twitter account by following the quick steps.

Step 1: Download the Google Authenticator App

You may download the Google Authenticator app from both the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. No subscription charge is required because it is free to download and use.

Once the app is installed, sign up using your login information and head to Twitter to authenticate.

Step 2: Go to Twitter?

(i) Go Setting and Privacy. Choose Security and account access.

(ii) Go to Security

(iii) Two-factor authentication. At this point, you are set to activate the 2FA. Keep your heads up.

(iv) This step has three ways of 2FA. Choose Authentication App

(v) Confirm your password to continue?

(v) Next?

(vi) Click the Link Button

This link will take you to the password panels with an auto-generated verification code.

(vii) Copy verification code

After copying and pasting the code on Twitter, you will see the snapshot below.

Make sure to adhere to the steps above to authenticate your account with Twitter. Ensure that you see the screenshot below when everything is finished correctly.

Note: You can not use the Text message Two-factor authentication unless you are a Twitter Blue user.