Tesla Adds More Security With Two-Factor Authentication

Digital security is important, especially when an online account can be used to access your vehicle — and even purchase digital add-ons.

That's why Tesla Inc TSLA CEO Elon Musk said the company was embarassingly late in offering a two-factor authentication security option. 

Now Tesla owners have the option to enable two-factor authentication for their Tesla account online. Owners can log in at Tesla.com, click on "account" and select "multi-factor authentication" to set it up.

When an owner wants to log in on a new device, they will have to use a secondary method of verification. 

Benzinga's Take: This move is coming late, but it's better late than never. Important accounts always urge users to use two-factor authentication to prevent hacking or an account takeover.