Twitter has updated its two-factor authentication, making it easier for users to secure accounts.

Twitter has suffered a number of embarrassing security issues, including hackers who have targeted celebrity and high-profile accounts. Twitter’s latest security features and upgrade to two-factor authentication are designed to help shore up security.

https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1334229117978497024?s=20

Once two-factor authentication is enabled, users will be able to use a temporary password to log in via their mobile devices or third-party applications.

After you enable two-factor authentication for your account via twitter.com, you’ll need to use a temporary password to log in to Twitter on other devices or applications that require you to enter your Twitter password; you will not be able to log in using your usual username and password combination. If we detect you will need a temporary password to log in, we will send one via SMS text message to your phone. Alternatively, you can generate your own temporary password.

While adding a layer of complexity, the new security features should go a long way toward protecting accounts.