Elon Musk’s X botched its security key switchover, locking users out

TechCrunchWednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:40:08 PM
Elon Musk's platform X has faced significant issues during a security key switchover aimed at retiring the old Twitter.com domain. Users who rely on passkeys and security keys are required to re-enroll but are encountering problems, getting stuck in endless loops that prevent them from completing the process. This situation has resulted in many users being locked out of their accounts, highlighting potential flaws in the platform's transition strategy and raising concerns about user experience and security management.
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