What happened
tweets
of his followers. “data-reactid =” 21 “>” Sorry, this is embarrassingly late. Two-factor verification via SMS or authenticator app is currently going through the final validation, “Musk said, responding to the tweets of his followers.The company’s app provides critical functionality to drivers, including giving them access to the cars and enabling them to check battery charges.
Why it matters
Two-factor authentication adds a different layer of security to a website than an app, which can prevent unauthorized entry in case a user’s password is compromised.
The two-factor authentication phone authentication method is considered safer than text message authentication, TechCrunch noted earlier.
Musk first mentioned two-factor verification in May 2019 and said in April that it was “coming soon.” Tesla owners have become more concerned about the safety measure, according to TechCrunch.
Price action
Tesla shares closed nearly 1.8% higher at $ 1,650.71 on Friday and fell nearly 0.3% in the after-hours session.
