For several years now i’ve been using Authy because it’s very convenient. But i know the remote sync is a threat. So i’d like to improve this. I know PG recommends Aegis, but it only supports Android. Do you have any 2FA app to recommend on other platform (macos, windows)? Also, is it possible to …

I dont know any other cross platform stuff that doesnt do cloud sync other than KeepassXC and storing your TOTP tokens within. Its not the best practice, but it is doable if you do not belong to a risky group (activist, journalist, etc) or if it is acceptable to your risk appetite. [image] poube…

For desktop I use Authenticator.cc which works as a browser extension for Chromium, Firefox, and Safari. It is the only free/libre option I could find available on desktop which is why I use it.

If you’re not opposed to spending some money, you could invest in Yubikeys and the Yubikey Authenticator app. That would be the hardware route for 2FA, though.

You could spend $10 per year on Bitwarden premium and use that as your 2FA service, or just enter the seed phrase on your authenticator apps on all platforms Also, is it possible to somehow export from Authy to Aegis Export TOTP tokens from Authy · GitHub is it possible to export Aegis tokens …

Regarding the Yubikey, there is a small inconvenience but an increase in security: You cannot re-export the TOTP secret, unlike in Aegis.

do you all agree Authy is not a good idea - if i do not belong to a risky group? I also have family members that travel alone and this is what we use in case they will ever need to autheticate while away?

What about using your password manager for 2FA? Like Bitwarden or 1Password?

You could use Bitwarden, Proton Pass or Standard Note to store your 2FA but at least not the same tool for Login, password and 2FA. For exemple you could have Login + Pwd on Proton Pass, 2FA on Bitwarden.

My eye caught the question of “is it possible to somehow export from Authy to Aegis, or do i have to manually delete all token and create new ones?”. I would do the manual, no matter how easy is the export from an online solution. Simply for the reason: i can instantly invalidate the data what IS o…

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look into this app: Add 2FAS (Authenticator App)

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