X Users Given Final Warning: Re-Enroll Security Keys by November 10 or Risk Account Lockout
A stern notice has been sent to users who rely on hardware security keys for two-factor authentication (2FA) on the X social network. As of last week, a notification from the X Safety account informed users that they must re-enroll their existing security key by November 10 in order to continue accessing their accounts.
The warning applies specifically to YubiKeys and passkeys, but does not affect other 2FA authenticator apps such as Microsoft Authenticator or Authy. If users fail to re-enroll their affected keys before the deadline, their accounts will be locked until they either complete the re-enrollment process, switch to a different 2FA method, or decide not to use 2FA altogether.
To avoid any inconvenience, X advises its users to take immediate action and re-enroll their security key. The process is simple: head to Settings in the X app, then click "Security and account access" and "Manage Passkeys" within the Security section. Users can either re-enroll their existing security key or enroll a new one.
It's worth noting that if users choose to enroll a new security key, any other existing security keys will stop working unless they are also re-enrolled. The deadline for re-enrollment is November 10, so users have only a limited time to take action and ensure that their accounts remain accessible.
The changes come as part of X's ongoing efforts to transition the social network to its new platform, which was rebranded from Twitter in 2023. Last year, X fully transitioned the social network's core systems to X.com, effectively leaving behind the iconic blue bird logo that once symbolized the platform.
A stern notice has been sent to users who rely on hardware security keys for two-factor authentication (2FA) on the X social network. As of last week, a notification from the X Safety account informed users that they must re-enroll their existing security key by November 10 in order to continue accessing their accounts.
The warning applies specifically to YubiKeys and passkeys, but does not affect other 2FA authenticator apps such as Microsoft Authenticator or Authy. If users fail to re-enroll their affected keys before the deadline, their accounts will be locked until they either complete the re-enrollment process, switch to a different 2FA method, or decide not to use 2FA altogether.
To avoid any inconvenience, X advises its users to take immediate action and re-enroll their security key. The process is simple: head to Settings in the X app, then click "Security and account access" and "Manage Passkeys" within the Security section. Users can either re-enroll their existing security key or enroll a new one.
It's worth noting that if users choose to enroll a new security key, any other existing security keys will stop working unless they are also re-enrolled. The deadline for re-enrollment is November 10, so users have only a limited time to take action and ensure that their accounts remain accessible.
The changes come as part of X's ongoing efforts to transition the social network to its new platform, which was rebranded from Twitter in 2023. Last year, X fully transitioned the social network's core systems to X.com, effectively leaving behind the iconic blue bird logo that once symbolized the platform.
. i mean, i get it they gotta make changes but november 10 is like super close 
. anyone who dont do it will b locked out lol. btw, has any1 tried to switch from yubikey to microsoft authenticator yet? heard its a bit more user friendly 
I'm kinda bummed about this news... I mean, who likes changing their security key? It's like, just a hassle! 
And what's with the "final warning" vibe? You'd think they'd be more understanding. Like, what if someone forgets to re-enroll or doesn't know how?! 
It's not like it's going to be a huge problem... and honestly, I kinda like using hardware keys for 2FA. They're just so secure! 
Can't we just stick with what works? 
Anyway, I guess this is just another change that comes with growing up (or in this case, evolving as a platform). 
. Maybe they should consider making it easier for users to recover old keys or something 
. I think it's pretty straightforward to re-enroll your security key, but what if they have an old one stuck in their head? 
! Like what r they even gonna do tho? Can't they just leave it as is? I swear I'm never leavin mine out of the app settings again 
. Has anyone else had a problem w/ this? Should we all be startin a petition or somethin?! 
can be a bit annoying but better safe than sorry 
. And don't even get me started on all the extra steps we have to take to "manage" our security keys... like, hello, can't we just have a straightforward system for once?
and im all for safety but come on cant they give us a bit more time? november 10 is super soon and what if ppl dont know about it? 
. I know X says it's part of their new platform thingy, but can't they just make it more user-friendly instead of making us jump through hoops? 
️ i mean, makes sense i guess, but still kinda inconvenient 
especially if you've already set up the key and don't wanna change it 
what's with the deadline btw? couldn't they give a lil more notice 
. It's just gonna be another headache for people who already struggle with tech stuff 
Can't they just make it easy peasy like they did with that TikTok thing? Anyway, I guess it's better to be safe than sorry, so yeah let's get re-enrolling ASAP! 
and I'm still on a high from seeing that sunset 
. Anyway, back to this news... have you guys ever noticed how some apps are so secure, but then they change stuff like this? Like, I get it, X needs to update and all, but can't we just keep our security keys for longer?