‘Temporary measure’, says Elon Musk as Twitter makes logging in mandatory to view tweets

The update, which was sudden and unannounced, came into effect on Friday.

Published on: Jul 1, 2023, 04:01:04 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

In a sudden and unannounced update, Twitter has made it mandatory for people to log into their accounts to view tweets and user profiles. This also means that one must have an account on the microblogging website to view tweets, which, until now, could be seen without being logged in or having a profile on the social network.

What happened?

The update came into effect on Friday, without, however, an announcement from Twitter. Users discovered it themselves when they tried to view content without signing in; upon clicking on a post or profile, they got redirected to a message that asked them to ‘Sign in to Twitter' with their Google credentials or Apple ID.

This is where users are being redirected to.

Alternatively, they were asked to sign-up to use the platform.

‘Temporary emergency measure’

Later in the day, Elon Musk, the world's richest person who owns the parent company, the San Francisco-based Twitter Inc, acknowledged the change, calling it a ‘temporary emergency measure.’

“We were getting data pillaged so much that it was degrading service for normal users!” Musk posted.

The billionaire did not say for how long the change will be in effect.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Home/Technology/‘Temporary Measure’, Says Elon Musk As Twitter Makes Logging In Mandatory To View Tweets