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That’s the problem. Twitter requires you to add a phone number (even if you sign up without one, eventually you’ll be locked out and requires to add one). Then,

That’s the problem. Twitter requires you to add a phone number (even if you sign up without one, eventually you’ll be locked out and requires to add one). Then, once you add a number to unlock your account you’re left exposed.

jshowa3 7y ago
I never understood this. Tinder is the same way. It makes no sense to me because of how relatively easy is to hijack someones number.
jandrese 7y ago
Can't you add a number, verify the account, then delete the number?
- mceachen 7y ago
  Nope, that disables 2FA.
  - jandrese 7y ago
    You can however uncheck "Text Message" as a viable second factor.
    - mceachen 7y ago
      ...but texting 40404 still doesn't require authentication.