The social networking site previously known as Twitter has revealed the discontinuation of the twitter.com domain, triggering major adjustments for its users. As part of this evolution, the platform mandates that users who use hardware security keys or passkeys for two-factor authentication (2FA) must re-enroll their devices within a two-week period. If this is not done, the keys will stop functioning.
Initially, X’s Safety account conveyed the necessity for re-enrollment without offering detailed explanations. However, the company subsequently clarified that this requirement is not a result of any security breach but rather a technical enhancement related to the domain transition. Security keys currently linked to the twitter.com domain need to be re-enrolled to associate them with the new x.com domain.
The re-enrollment deadline is established for November 10. Users who fail to comply will find their accounts locked until they either re-enroll their security key, choose an alternative 2FA method, or decide to opt out of 2FA entirely—although the latter option is not advised for safeguarding accounts.
The announcement has ignited speculation concerning possible security weaknesses, prompting the company to reassure users that the alteration is purely technical. The automatic substitution of twitter.com with x.com in tweets has also caused confusion, resulting in nonsensical content from even official accounts.
As the transition unfolds, users are encouraged to act swiftly to keep their accounts secure and accessible. The ramifications of retiring such a widely recognized domain are considerable, and while the company claims that comprehensive testing will minimize issues, the change is expected to disturb various functionalities throughout the platform.
