How to change your Twitch password and set up two-factor authentication
Secure your Twitch account with 2FA, which is a good idea regardless of whether or not there’s been a data breach.
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It’s never a bad time to change your Twitch password and set up two factor authentication, also known as 2FA. A fresh password and extra layer of security will help keep your Twitch account out of the hands of nefarious actors.
Right now might be an extra good time to secure your Twitch account, though. We don’t currently know whether any important data about average Twitch users was accessed, but Twitch has confirmed that itwas the victim of a data breach. May as well gain some peace of mind, right?
This guide will show you how to set up two factor authentication on your Twitch account, and also reset your Twitch password.
How to reset your Twitch password
Your new password will need to meet Twitch’s password strength requirements, meaning it’ll need to be at least eight characters in length, include an uppercase and lowercase letter, numbers, symbols, or spaces.
How to set up two factor authentication 2FA on Twitch
Two-factor authentication makes it so that even if someone manages to acquire your login information, they’ll need a second,muchharder requirement to access your Twitch account. If anyone logs into your account on a new device, it’ll require them to confirm the login from a second device you’ve assigned, like your phone or email account.
Here’s how to set up 2FA on Twitch:
If you choose SMS, you’ll be prompted with an SMS text message each time you want to log in to Twitch, and you must enter the code provided. If you choose the authenticator app (that’s my usual preference), all you need to do is open the authenticator app when prompted and type in the code associated with your account. Authenticator apps usually change your code every 60 seconds or so, but it’s less of a hassle than it sounds.
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If you want to change your authentication method, just go back to Twitch’s security and privacy settings.
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