How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Instagram Threads

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter and made some controversial changes, including the recentTwitter rate limit, the user community has been looking for an alternative. Sensing an opportunity, Mark ZuckerbergreleasedThreads by Instagram, a text-based micro-blogging app similar to Twitter. Users are now moving to Threads en masse and so far, it has accumulated over 50 million users in just one day. That said, if you want to protect your Threads account, you should enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on Threads. Follow our quick tutorial and set up 2FA on Threads.

  1. Open the Threads app and move to yourprofile.

  2. Tap on themenuiconin the top-right corner.

  3. Next, go toAccount -> Security. This will take you to the Meta Account Center.

  4. Here, tap onTwo-factor authentication.

  5. Now, choose your Instagram account. As Threads uses your Instagram account as the identifier, you will need toenable 2FA for your Instagramaccount and that will enable two-factor authentication for Threads too.

  6. Here, choose one of thesecurity methods. Here, I have selected SMS as it’s easier to set up, but you can also use an authentication app or WhatsApp for extra security.

  7. Now, enter theone-time PINyou receive on your phone number.

  8. And you are done. Two-factor authentication is nowenabled on Threadsand Instagram too.

  9. I will also strongly recommend generating backup codes in case you lose access to your phone number. Tap on “Additional methods“.

  10. Now, select the “Backup codes” option.

11.Save the backup codesto a safe location. In case you don’t have access to any of the authentication methods, you can use one of these codes to sign into your Threads or Instagram account.

Besides that, you can learn how todelete or deactivate your Threads accountin case you had enough of the new social media app. Apart from that, you can alsochange your Threads username, and we have a dedicated guide for you. Also, if you are not happy with Threads, check out some otherTwitter alternativeswhile you are here.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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