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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on X (Twitter)

Follow these steps to set up two-factor verification for your X (Twitter) account.

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Step 1 :Download Authenticator App

Download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.

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Step 2 :Setup Step

Log in to your account on the X (Twitter) website, then select "Settings and privacy".

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Step 3 :Setup Step

Click "Security and account access".

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Step 4 :Setup Step

Click "Security".

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Step 5 :Setup Step

Click "Two-factor authentication".

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Step 6 :Setup Step

Select "Authentication App".

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Step 7 :Setup Step

Click "Get started".

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Step 8 :Setup Step

In this step, a QR code containing the secret key is displayed. Next, you need to use our Authenticator App to scan this QR code. Please keep this popup open to complete the setup.

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Step 9 :Scan QR Code in App

Open our Authenticator App, tap the '+' button at the top right of the screen, and then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.

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Step 10 :Get Dynamic Verification Code

After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will appear in your App. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.

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Step 11 :Setup Step

Return to the X (Twitter) webpage, click "Next".

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Step 12 :Setup Step

Enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 9, and then click "Confirm".

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Step 13 :Setup Successful

Click "Done". Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your X (Twitter) account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your X (Twitter) account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.

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