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Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - dakyskye - 2019-06-11
Which 2FA mobile app do you use and why do you prefer it to others?
I actively used Google Authenticator but I ditched it today.. I'm looking for an (a better) alternative.
Any thoughts?
RE: Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - spacemud - 2019-06-11
Authy because of sync across multiple devices (I accept this comes at a cost of security)
RE: Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - Archivarius - 2019-06-11
What is the purpose of them?
Most of services (like Telegram, Tumblr and many others) have own two-factor auth.
I don't see the reason to use a special 2FA app (maybe I don't know what they give)
RE: Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - SynTacs - 2019-06-14
(2019-06-11, 04:09 PM)Archivarius Wrote: What is the purpose of them?
Most of services (like Telegram, Tumblr and many others) have own two-factor auth.
I don't see the reason to use a special 2FA app (maybe I don't know what they give)
Github, Gitlab, Teamviewer and many more uses other special outside of the box authenticator...
And I use authy since all apps can be gathered in one place :D
RE: Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - Y_Less - 2019-06-19
(2019-06-11, 04:09 PM)Archivarius Wrote: What is the purpose of them?
Most of services (like Telegram, Tumblr and many others) have own two-factor auth.
I don't see the reason to use a special 2FA app (maybe I don't know what they give)
I'd rather have one app doing many services at once than 7 separate ad-bloated apps each doing one thing. It's a shame steam can't use a third-party app.
Although I'm not sure what's wrong with Authenticator? Its lightweight, ad-free, and easy to use. But if you find a better alternative please do say.
RE: Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - Pinch - 2020-08-28
(2019-06-19, 09:19 AM)Y_Less Wrote:(2019-06-11, 04:09 PM)Archivarius Wrote: What is the purpose of them?
Most of services (like Telegram, Tumblr and many others) have own two-factor auth.
I don't see the reason to use a special 2FA app (maybe I don't know what they give)
I'd rather have one app doing many services at once than 7 separate ad-bloated apps each doing one thing. It's a shame steam can't use a third-party app.
Although I'm not sure what's wrong with Authenticator? Its lightweight, ad-free, and easy to use. But if you find a better alternative please do say.
Quote:Google Authenticator lacks multi-device support.https://authy.com/blog/authy-vs-google-authenticator/
Google Authenticator is only available on mobile devices.
Google Authenticator has no encrypted recovery backups.
Google Authenticator has limited password protection.
Despite Google Authenticator’s recent make-over, Authy UI wins hands-down.
RE: Two Factor Authentication [2FA] - Revelator - 2020-10-05
Used to use authy, these days I use lastpass authenticator though.