How to set up authy for two-factor authentication (and sync your codes between devices)

If you’re conscious about your online security, two-factor authentication (2FA) should be on your radar. For the unaware, it’s a better way to validate your identity when you log in to a website than just a single password. It will provide a one-time code that you’ll enter into a dedicated field which authenticates your other credentials. In this post, we look at some 2FA apps that sync across devices, to let you log in wherever you are.

Why You Should Use Multi-Device 2FA Apps

The main reason why you should use a 2FA app to sync codes is flexibility. For example, you may use multiple devices across a number of different locations. This is relevant if you work remotely or otherwise away from the office.

What’s more, if you use the same 2FA app on a smartphone, tablet, and even desktop, you don’t have to worry about carrying a specific device with you. Regardless of your current location, if you have any of your devices, you’ll be able to log in with safety – a boon if you’re security conscious.

If you aren’t yet on the 2FA train, it’s a fantastic way to protect your personal data. With syncing, 2FA is even more valuable to almost every user.

Top 2FA Apps with Multi-Device Sync

To get you started, what follows are some of the top 2FA apps that offer syncing across devices. We detail the exact nature of the sync on a per-app basis. Though, you’ll be able to use each one no matter where you are.

Note that we are not covering 2FA apps that don’t sync. That’s why you won’t see apps such as Google Authenticator on this list. Instead, you have three apps that will help keep you safe on your multiple devices.

1. Authy

The first 2FA app is popular, regardless of whether you wish to employ cross-device sync. The first impressions of Authy is that it’s a slick and gorgeous User Interface (UI). It wins top marks compared to almost every other app available.

It’s a visual interface that uses company logos and color schemes to help you spot your different accounts. The One-Time Password (OTP) screens are also nice to use and provide standard features such as one-click copy to clipboard.

We like that you can use Authy offline and that you can sync to many devices.

Regardless of whether you own a phone, tablet, watch, or desktop machine, there’s an Authy app for it. Though, while there used to be an extension for Chrome, this no longer exists. It’s a small fly in the ointment of an otherwise fantastic app.

2. Obsidian

The Obsidian app is a new kid on the block (not to be confused with the Obsidian note taking app), with an evolving feature set that will cause it to be a major player with the right support.

It uses Apple’s iCloud Keychain to sync data between various instances of the app. As such, your thoughts about Obsidian’s performance will depend on how you feel about Apple’s cloud-based service.

In our testing, Obsidian is a fantastic performer, regardless of the device you’ll use it on. Given that it uses Apple cloud storage, Windows devices aren’t supported. Still, for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS users, Obsidian is a front runner.

We also like that it’s a privacy-aware app. It collects no data and keeps its processes within the iCloud Keychain ecosystem. As such, your data is safe and sound while using Obsidian.

3. Zoho OneAuth

Zoho is known for a lot more than 2FA apps but manages to provide a functional and valuable app for Google and Apple devices.

OneAuth will be a fantastic choice for Zoho customers who enjoy being within the ecosystem. Though, if you have non-Zoho accounts, OneAuth will also help you protect these, too. As such, you have a full-featured 2FA app here, with a few tricks up its sleeve.

For example, you can use “passwordless” technology to open your Zoho apps, which is almost a bleeding-edge feature. Also, you can protect multiple Zoho accounts from the one app – stellar for those with many logins across numerous accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I use password managers with built-in 2FA apps?

While you should definitely use a password manager such as 1Password or Bitwarden, we wouldn’t advise you to couple this with the built in 2FA functionality. If you lose access to your passwords (either through innocent or malicious actions), there’s still going to be no way to log in to your various accounts.

Instead, store your passwords in one app and work with 2FA in another. This will give you the safest path for protecting your data.

2. Are there any security concerns when using 2FA apps that sync to iCloud, OneDrive, or Google Cloud?

In our opinion, no. We’re happy to recommend the likes of Obsidian and consider an app like this to be just as safe as others.

Still, you will want to take some of the same precautions as with other cloud-based storage solutions. For example, backing up your 2FA codes will give you an extra layer of security.

In short, treat everything in the cloud in a similar way, including your 2FA codes.

3. Is it best to use 2FA apps that sync between mobile devices or those with a desktop app?

This depends on your goals. In some cases, you’ll only need to use one mobile device, in which case you have many more options at your disposal. Though, if you have a work device and a personal device, yet need to access the same accounts through both, your chosen app will need to sync between them.

A desktop app isn’t necessary for many cases, and Obsidian is almost the only app that provides one. Though, it does save you some time if you work from a desktop and don’t like to have your phone with you at the time.

In Summary

To protect your personal data, 2FA is a great technology to implement. What’s more, there are many apps available for almost every device. To take things further, consider 2FA apps that sync between devices. This means you could (for example) leave your phone at home and log into accounts using your smartwatch or tablet. It gives you flexibility and frees you from being tied to a single device.

If you want to take a peek into how malicious users try to bypass 2FA, read this in-depth article. Do you use 2FA apps, and if so, do you use one that syncs cross-device? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Setting up Authy for 2 factor authentication

These instructions provide an overview of the process and the process may have changed if the authenticator app was recently updated. Step by step instructions are coming. If you find you need more assistance than provided here please contact the NMU HelpDesk.

We recommend you set up 2-factor authentication Backup Codes first so you have more than one method of 2-factor authentication to use prior to setting up an Authenticator App.

1. Get the “Authy” app for your iOS or Android device from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or from for a computer.

2. Run the “Authy” app. It will display “You don’t have any accounts yet. Tap on the plus button below to Add your first authenticator account.”

3. On a computer or another device, go to , click “Manage Account” and login with your NMU ID and password.

4. Click on the “Security” tab and then the “Display TFA” button under “2-Step Verification”.

5. Click the “Setup App” button under “Authenticator App”. A QR Code will be displayed. If the “Setup App” button isn’t available but a “Remove” button is then an authenticator app has already been configured for your account. If you want to delete the current one and set up the Authy app click the “Remove” button and the “Setup App” button will become available.

6. On your iOS or Android device click the plus sign in the red circle, the screen will prompt with a blue “Scan QR Code” button.

7. Click the “Scan QR Code” button. Authy may prompt for you to allow access to the Camera. Click “OK”.

8. Scan the QR Code displayed on the computer or other device.

9. Authy will display your NMU email address as your account name. Verify it is correct and click “Done”. If it is incorrect click the “Select another logo” link and scan the correct QR Code.

10. On your iOS or Android device you will get prompted to tell others about using two-factor authentication. You can click the “X” in the upper right to close the window.

11. Your current 6 digit token number will be displayed on a blue screen. The 6 digit token number renews every 30 seconds.

12. Enter the current 6 digit token number into on your computer or another device and click the “Verify” button.

13. The screen will indicate if the app was successfully added and then revert to the previous screen showing the time and date the app was authorized. An email message summarizing the 2-factor authentication will be sent to your NMU email account.

14. Log out of

Using Authy for 2 factor authentication

1. When logging into an NMU service such as MyNMU after entering in your userID and password you will be prompted to enter a code for 2-step verification and a checkbox to “Remember this computer for 30 days” if this is a personal device you trust will stay secure and you don’t want to be prompted for the 2-step authentication each time you access the service.

2. Open your Authy app on your iOS or Android device and enter the current token displayed and click “Next”.

Below is the high-level workflow for setting up and using 2FA. Please note the Time Synchronization Requirements, which are required for correct operation of 2FA.

Administrator enables 2FA in Looker’s Admin settings.

When you enable 2FA, any users logged in to Looker will be logged out and will have to log back in using 2FA.

Individual users install the Google Authenticator iPhone app or Android app on their mobile devices.

At first login, a user will be presented with a picture of a QR code on their computer screen, which they will scan with their phone using the Google Authenticator app. After doing so, they will be able to generate authentication keys for Looker.

On subsequent logins to Looker, the user will need to enter an authentication key after submitting their username and password.

If a user enables the This is a trusted computer option, the key authenticates the login browser for a 30-day window. During this window the user can log in with username and password alone. Every 30 days Looker requires each user to re-authenticate the browser with Google Authenticator.

Google Authenticator produces time-based tokens, which requires time synchronization between the Looker server and each mobile device in order for the tokens to work. To synchronize time sources:

• Set mobile devices for automatic time synchronization with the network.
• For customer-hosted Looker deployments, ensure that NTP is running and configured on the server. If the server is provisioned on AWS, you might need to explicitly allow NTP in the AWS Network ACL.
• A Looker admin can set the maximum allowed time-drift in the Looker Admin panel, which defines how much of a difference is permitted between the server and mobile devices. If a mobile device’s time setting is off by more than the allowed drift, authentication keys will not work. The default is 90 seconds.

If a user needs to have their 2FA reset, for example, if they have a new mobile device:

1. In the Users page in the Admin section of Looker, click Edit on the right-hand side of the user’s row to edit the user’s account information.
2. In the Two-Factor Secret section, click Reset. This causes Looker to prompt the user to rescan a QR code with the Google Authenticator app the next time they attempt to log in to the Looker instance.

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Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of protection for your 1Password account. When turned on, a second factor will be required to sign in to your account on a new device, in addition to your 1Password account password and Secret Key.

Get an authenticator app

Before you can use two-factor authentication with your 1Password account, you’ll need to install an authenticator app on your mobile device:

Although 1Password can be used to store one-time passwords for other services where you use two-factor authentication, it’s important to use a different authenticator app to store the authentication codes for your 1Password account. Storing them in 1Password would be like putting the key to a safe inside the safe itself.

Set up two-factor authentication

To turn on two-factor authentication:

1. Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
2. Click your name in the top right and choose My Profile.
3. Click More Actions > Manage Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Click Set Up App. You’ll see a square barcode (QR code).

To save a backup of your two-factor authentication code, write down the 16-character secret next to the QR code and store it somewhere safe, like with your passport and Emergency Kit.

Your 1Password account is now protected by two-factor authentication. To continue using your account on other devices or to sign in to it on a new device, you’ll need to enter a six-digit authentication code from your authenticator app.

After you set up two-factor authentication, if you have a security key, like YubiKey or Titan, you can use it as a second factor with your 1Password account.

View and manage authorized devices

To view your authorized devices, sign in to your account on 1Password.com. Then click your name in the top right and choose My Profile.

To manage an authorized device, click next to it. You’ll find these options:

• Deauthorize Device: Your account will be removed from the device.
• Require 2FA on Next Sign-in: Your account will remain on the device, but changes you make on other devices won’t appear until you reauthorize using a second factor.

Manage two-factor authentication for your team

With 1Password Business, you can manage two-factor authentication for your team if:

• you’re a team administrator or owner
• you belong to a group that has the “Manage Settings” permission

To manage two-factor authentication for your team, click Security in the sidebar and choose “Two-Factor Authentication”. Then you can:

• Allow security keys in addition to an authenticator app.
• Enforce two-factor authentication for everyone on your team.*
• Use Duo, a third-party option that’s automatically enforced.
• Turn off two-factor authentication completely.

* To enforce two-factor authentication, your 1Password account password policy must be set to Strong. Your team will need to set up two-factor authentication when they sign up, sign in on a new device, or the next time they unlock 1Password. Create a team report to see who uses two-factor authentication.

Get help

Two-factor authentication requires a 1Password membership and 1Password 7 or later (or 1Password 6.8 for Mac).

If you lose access to your authenticator app

If you lose access to your authenticator app, you won’t be able to sign in to 1Password on new devices until you turn off two-factor authentication.

To turn off two-factor authentication, sign in to your account on 1Password.com in an authorized browser or unlock 1Password on an authorized device:

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1. Click your name in the top right and choose My Profile.
2. Click More Actions > Manage Two-Factor Authentication.
3. Click Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication, then enter your account password.

Choose 1Password > Preferences > Accounts. Click your account, then click Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication.

iOS and Android

Tap Settings > 1Password Accounts. Tap your account, then tap Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication.

If you don’t have access to an authorized browser or device, ask someone to recover your account.

If your team uses Duo

If your team uses Duo, you won’t see the option to turn on two-factor authentication because Duo is already providing multi-factor authentication for everyone on your team.

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The Bitwarden Authenticator is an alternative solution to dedicated authentication apps like Authy, which you can use to verify your identity for websites and apps that use Two-step Login. The Bitwarden Authenticator generates 6-digit Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTPs) using SHA-1 and rotates them every 30 seconds.

Authenticator key (TOTP) storage is available to all accounts. TOTP code generation requires Premium or membership to a Paid Organization (Families, Teams, or Enterprise).

If you’re new to using TOTPs for Two-step Login, refer to the Field Guide to Two-step Login for more information.

Generate TOTP Codes 

Each website that supports TOTPs or Two-factor Authentication (2FA) with an authenticator handles configuration differently. Start the setup from each individual website or service that you are accessing (e.g. google.com, github.com).

In Bitwarden, you can generate TOTPs using two methods:

TOTPs rely on time-based code generation. If your device has an incorrect time compared to the server, it’ll generate codes that don’t work.

Scan a QR Code 

Complete the following steps to setup the Bitwarden Authenticator from the iOS or Android app:

Edit the Vault item for which you want to generate TOTPs.

Tap the  camera icon in the Authenticator Key (TOTP) field.

Scan the QR code and tap Save to begin generating TOTPs.

Once setup, Bitwarden Authenticator will continuously generate 6-digit TOTPs rotated every 30 seconds, which you can use as a secondary step for Two-step Login to connected websites or apps.

Manually Enter a Secret 

Setup the Bitwarden Authenticator from any Bitwarden app by copying the secret key (typically available as an alternative to a QR Code) from the website or app and pasting it into the Authenticator Key (TOTP) field for the corresponding Vault item.

Once setup, Bitwarden Authenticator will continuously generate 6-digit TOTPs rotated every 30 seconds, which you can use as a secondary step for Two-step Login to connected websites or apps.

Use Generated Codes 

Bitwarden Mobile applications and Browser Extensions will automatically copy the TOTP code to your device’s clipboard after Auto-fill, unless the Enable Auto-fill on Page Load option is active. Paste from your clipboard immediately after successful Auto-fill to use your TOTP or (if you’re using a Browser Extension) use the context menu:

Automatic TOTP copying can be toggled off under Settings → Options → Disable Automatic TOTP Copy.

All Bitwarden applications display your rotating TOTP code inside the Vault item, which can be copied and pasted just like a Username or Password.

Support for More Parameters 

By default, Bitwarden will generate 6-digit TOTPs using SHA-1 and rotate them every 30 seconds, however some websites or services will expect different parameters. Parameters can be customized in Bitwarden by manually editing the otpauth://totp/ URI for your Vault item.

Learn more about using otpauth:// URIs here.

Steam Guard TOTPs 

The Bitwarden Authenticator (TOTP) can be used as an alternative means of TOTP generation for Steam using a steam:// prefix followed by your secret key:

Generated steam:// TOTPs are by default alphanumeric and 5 digits, as opposed to traditional 6-digit numeric TOTPs.

 warning

To use this functionality, you’ll need to manually extract your Steam account’s secret using a third-party tool. There are tools like SteamTimeIdler and Steam Desktop Authenticator that can help you accomplish this, however such extraction tools are not officially supported by Bitwarden or Steam. Use these tools at your own risk.

Looking to use a different two-factor authentication app instead of Google Authenticator? You can try out Authy, a similar app which in certain ways may even be better than Google’s offering. You may be wondering how you can add your 2FA accounts to Authy on your iPhone, and that’s what we’ll be discussing here.

The slightly less popular Authy app actually provides some key features that Google Authenticator doesn’t. Firstly, Authy allows users to backup all their codes to the cloud and encrypt them. So, even if you switch to a new device, you’ll have access to all your accounts. Secondly, Authy’s multi-device support is unmatched since the codes that you see are synced across all the devices you authorize. Plus, it even has a desktop client, so you’re not limited to relying on mobile devices.

Therefore, if you’re interested in giving Authy a shot, we’re here you help you get started. Let’s take a look at setting up and adding 2FA accounts to Authy on iPhone.

How to Add 2FA Accounts to Authy on iPhone

First of all, head over to the App Store and download the Authy app for your device. Once you’re done, follow the simple on-screen instructions to create your Authy account with your phone number and then follow the steps below:

Once you’re in the main menu of the Authy app, tap on the “Add Account” option with the + icon as shown below.

Now, you’ll be prompted to add your 2FA account by scanning the QR code displayed on the website or app where you’re enabling 2FA. However, if you don’t have a QR code but have a key instead, tap on “Enter key manually” to proceed.

Next, type in the code that you see on the website and tap on “Save”.

In this step, you’ll be able to configure your 2FA account. To make sure your account is easy to find, you can browse for a custom icon and assign it. When you’re done, hit “Continue”.

Now, give a suitable name for the account that you’re setting up and tap on “Save”.

You should see your new account in the main menu along with the respective code that refreshes every 30 seconds.

Despite the differences in the app’s interface, you’re pretty much doing the same thing on both Authy and Google Authenticator. You can repeat these steps to add your other accounts too.

If you’re looking to migrate all your Google Authenticator codes to the Authy app, we hate to break it to you, but you’re out of luck. There’s only one way to do this. You’ll have to turn off and re-enable 2FA for the websites individually and set them up with Authy. If you know of another workaround that doesn’t involve that approach, share in the comments.

Once you’ve set everything up, you don’t have to worry about losing your codes anymore, since they are backed to the cloud and linked to your Authy account. Thanks to this feature, you don’t have to migrate your 2FA codes to a new device before you give the old one away, something which Google Authenticator requires its users to do, and moving Authenticator to a new iPhone can be a bit frustrating.

What do you think of Authy compared to Authenticator? Do you use two-factor authentication? Have you tried out any other authenticator apps before? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments.

I stirred up a bit of a hornet’s nest this week when I suggested that people should switch from Google Authenticator to another two-factor authentication app on Android. I recommended Authy, but that’s only because I use it and find it incredibly convenient. Not only does it forbid you (and other apps) from taking screenshots of it, but I appreciate the additional verification security built into Authy (and the options you have to maintain the security of your 2FA keys even when using more controversial features, like its ability to quickly synchronize your 2FA keys to other devices you own).

But, honestly, there are plenty of other great 2FA apps, too— 1Password comes to mind, if you don’t mind paying for it (and you should, if you don’t yet have a password manager). Better yet, use a hardware token for whatever accounts you can, rather than your smartphone. I don’t really care what you use; I, and many others, like Authy, but you’re welcome to use whatever authenticator app works best for you.

Feeling overwhelmed? You shouldn’t be, but it can seem like a lot to process if you’re not especially savvy with technology or two-factor authentication. As Lifehacker reader Jenny writes:

“I just read your article about 2FA apps, and I need a little guidance, please, if you wouldn’t mind? I’m only semi- techie and most of that thanks to the nice people on Reddit.

This week I turned on Google 2 Factor Authentication for my Reddit signon, and still haven’t really gotten the hang of how it works.

Now you’re saying that it isn’t secure, and I should switch to Authy, right? How do I do that? If I delete the Google one off my phone, will that mess up my Reddit signon? Or will it automatically swap over? And if I do go to Authy, can I put it on my tablet so that if something happens to my phone I can still get into my accounts? And if I do swap to Authy, should I delete the Google one off my phone before or after I download and turn on the Authy?

Any guidance you could give me would be most greatly appreciated!

Have a wonderful day, and thank you for all the work you put into informing all of us out here!”

Let’s go over the basics! First, here’s the simple version of how 2FA protects your accounts. You set up 2FA on a website or service and link it to an app (in this case). That app has a rotating number on it. When you go to log into the website or service, you have to pull up the app and provide this rotating number to verify that you are you and not a hacker who got their hands on your login and password. The protection comes from the notion that while your credentials can be easily stolen in a variety of ways, odds are very low—if not infinitesimal—that an attacker will be able to also guess (or brute-force) this special number that changes approximately every 30 seconds or so.

Two-Step Text Authentication Isn’t Enough to Keep Your Accounts Secure

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Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is becoming more and more common these days and is a good way to protect your accounts from getting into the wrong hands. SMS and App based 2FA are more common with the day to day services that we use, like Gmail, Outlook, Facebook etc. Enabling 2FA the user is prompted for a number that gets sent to them via phone or generated using an application, in addition to the username and password, when logging in. Enabling 2FA protects your account a level further. Even if an attacker has your credentials from a data breach, they would still need access to your phone to log in to your account. Using an app to generate the codes is more preferable than using SMS as it does not require internet connectivity or mobile service.

Until lately I have been using Google Authenticator to generate codes for all the accounts that I have 2FA enabled. The app does work well on a single mobile device but becomes a pain when you want to switch phones or lose the phone. You could potentially be locked out of your accounts if you lose the phone and don’t have the backup codes available.

Authy is one of the best-rated 2FA application which targets exactly the issues with Google Authenticator. It is easy to setup, can be secured via TouchId/Password, supports encrypted backups and syncs across multiple applications and devices. Once setup any code that you add to your app gets synced through Authy servers and is all encrypted and secured. Authy has applications for the mobile, desktop and also has a plugin for Chrome browser. You can also manage devices from the account and revoke a device if it gets lost or is not used anymore. Authy vs Google Authentication post covers in detail all the differences between the two and the advantages of using Authy.

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a way to protect your Nextcloud account against unauthorized access. It works by requiring two different ‘proofs’ of your identity. For example, something you know (like a password) and something you have like a physical key. Typically, the first factor is a password like you already have and the second can be a text message you receive or a code you generate on your phone or another device (something you have). Nextcloud supports a variety of 2nd factors and more can be added.

Once a two-factor authentication app has been enabled by your administrator you can enable and configure it in Setting your preferences . Below you can see how.

Configuring two-factor authenticationпѓЃ

In your Personal Settings look up the Second-factor Auth setting. In this example this is TOTP, a Google Authenticator compatible time-based code:

You will see your secret and a QR code which can be scanned by the TOTP app on your phone (or another device). Depending on the app or tool, type in the code or scan the QR and your device will show a login code which changes every 30 seconds.

Recovery codes in case you lost your 2nd factorпѓЃ

You should always generate backup codes for 2FA. If your 2nd factor device gets stolen or is not working, you will be able to use one of these codes to unlock your account. It effectively functions as a backup 2nd factor. To get the backup codes, go to your Personal Settings and look under Second-factor Auth settings. Choose Generate backup codes:

You will then be presented with a list of one-time-use backup codes:

You should put these codes in a safe spot, somewhere you can find them. Don’t put them together with your 2nd factor like your mobile phone but make sure that if you lose one, you still have the other. Keeping them at home is probably the best thing to do.

Logging in with two-factor authenticationпѓЃ

After you have logged out and need to log in again, you will see a request to enter the TOTP code in your browser. If you enable not only the TOTP factor but another one, you will see a selection screen on which you can choose two-factor method for this login. Select TOTP:

Now, just enter your code:

If the code was correct you will be redirected to your Nextcloud account.

Since the code is time-based, it’s important that your server’s and your smartphone’s clock are almost in sync. A time drift of a few seconds won’t be a problem.

Using two-factor authentication with hardware tokensпѓЃ

You can use two-factor authentication based on hardware tokens. The following devices are known to work:

Using client applications with two-factor authenticationпѓЃ

Once you have enabled 2FA, your clients will no longer be able to connect with just your password unless they also have support for two-factor authentication. To solve this, you should generate device specific passwords for them. See Manage connected browsers and devices for more information on how to do this.

ConsiderationsпѓЃ

If you use WebAuthn to login to your Nextcloud be sure to not use the same token for 2FA. As this would mean you are again only using a single factor.

If you are a regular user of Google Authenticator; or a heavy user like us having at least 10 accounts/services authenticate with Google Authenticator, and the common challenge + annoyed usually we face are;

1. Running multiple mobile devices and wish to have other mobile device have google authenticator account setup as well.
2. If you wish to setup the accounts on other devices, you need to retrieve the key to add into other mobile device, and it’s difficult to retrieve Google Authenticator keys unless your device is root.
3. Lost your mobile phone OR your mobile phone not working anymore OR sometime accidentally remove Google Authenticator app from your mobile phone, you need to re-scan and setup the services/account authenticate with Google Authenticator.

Ever think of an App to setup your account with Google Authenticator just ONCE and the App is able to sync with other mobile devices to save your headache?

Here come the rescue with the app call Authy, it support both Android and iOS devices. We are so excited to share with you what Authy can do and it’s so far the best Two Factor authentication app on the planet, may be Mars!

You can download the apps via App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) via Authy website. Setting up the account is easy, you just need a mobile phone no. and an email account.

1. Key in your mobile phone to create an account, the mobile phone will be the key identification to sync with multiple mobile devices.

2. An activation SMS will send to your mobile phone. Key in the activation code and next provide your email account and setup a master password to complete for registration. Please always use Strong password for your account setup like this.

You are done with Authy account creation, next is to setup an account with 2FA.

Next is adding an account with 2FA option, you can do it with Google Account, DropBox, Amazon AWS, Linode , Facebook and other service support two factor authentication via scanning the QR code.

Previously we have retrieved the keys via Google Authenticator (with root devices), we will add Amazon AWS account via key (obviously we will not show you own key :P)

An account has been added, Authy has an added security feature, it doesn’t allow user to do print screen on token key view.

We will write more about how to setup 2FA with other services with Authy later on. Next we will show how you setup Authy on other device.

If you would like to have 2FA code available on other devices, you don’t need to re-add the account like Google Authenticator via key (it’s very troublesome procedures we believe no ordinary user would do that). Here is the 2 mins setup.

1. Key in your mobile phone no. where account has been setup earlier with Authy.
2. Switch to the device has been running Authy, there is a notification will prompt on the device for approval process.

3. Tap on accept to approve second device access to Authy account.

4. You will required to double confirm by key in the confirmation “OK”

5. Congrats, the second devices has been authenticated.

6. Switch back to second device, you will now required to key in the Master Password for authentication purposes.

The second devices has been setup, it will take around 1-2 minutes to sync with second device.

Another security feature offers by Authy is pin lock on the app. Which require user to login with pin when the launch is App or the App is inactive for 60 seconds.

1. Tap 3 dots on top right corner and select “Settings”
2. Go to Protection Pin, it will prompt for pin setup.

3. Tap on Protection Pin again. Select “Protect entire app” for better protection.

To disable pin lock just toggle “Protection Pin” and it will prompt your existing pin in order to disable pin lock.

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Your online accounts (or at least, some of them) probably have troves of personal data in them, which is why hackers are constantly looking for ways to break into them. Passwords are usually their way in, as many people re-use passwords or choose common phrases. Even sharing the same password across two or more services can lead to trouble, as publicly-accessible password dumps become more common. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA for short, adds a second step to the login process that usually involves a temporary code or physical key — which makes it much harder for hackers to gain access to your accounts.

However, it can be a bit difficult to know how to get started with 2FA. There are multiple methods of authentication, with varying levels of support and security with each, and the process can make it easier for you to lose access to your accounts if you lose/break your phone.

We won’t go into detail about two-factor authentication here (this Wikipedia article is a helpful resource), but we will explain why app-based 2FA is the way to go, and how you can set up the Authy app on your devices for managing 2FA codes.

Why you should use app-based 2FA

There are a few different types of two-factor authentication, ranging from ‘slightly more secure than just a password’ to ‘no one except you will get access.’ You probably already use some services that send SMS texts with one-time access codes — that’s better than no 2FA at all, but given the frequency of SIM swapping (where someone calls your carrier pretending to be you for access to your number), it’s far from perfect.

An example of SMS-based two-factor authentication

On the other end of the spectrum are products like the Yubikey and Google Titan Key, which are physical devices that must be connected to your PC/phone/tablet (either over USB, Bluetooth, or NFC) for a login to work. While these are incredibly secure (as long as you don’t lose them), sadly, many popular services don’t support them at all.

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Authy | Android | iOS | is an app that lets you easily set up and store two-factor authentication tokens for multiple accounts like your Google, Facebook, Twitch, Amazon and more. We’ve previously covered 2FA for the Google Authenticator app here on the Ting blog, and in this Authy review, we’ll talk a bit about how it’s different, and why you might pick one over the other.

Two-factor authentication or 2FA

What is two-factor authentication? Well, two-factor authentication or 2FA works like an added layer of protection for your accounts. When you set up 2FA, you’ll be required to log in with your original password as well as a unique code that’s never the same twice.

You might have been prompted to sync your phone to an account like your Gmail in the past and received a two-factor authentication code over text. Authy cuts this process out and works like a vault where you can retrieve your 2FA codes on your phone, tablet or desktop.

What is an Authy token?

If you’ve used 2FA before, you’re probably familiar with those codes sent via text or through an app. An Authy token is just the app’s terminology for this code, the secondary password you enter after you’ve enabled 2FA. With an Authy token, you need three things in order to log in to your account: Your username, your password and your Authy token.

The Authy app

The Authy app facilitates the process of getting 2FA set up. Most online services offer 2FA and once you log into your Facebook, Amazon, Google or whatever, you’ll be able to add 2FA to your login process. Typically, you can Google “how to enable 2FA for” as well as your account you’d like to keep secure and you’ll find a helpful, step-by-step process on how to get started. Authy also provides helpful how-to enable 2FA guides for major accounts.

Services will provide a QR code to be scanned into the app (in this case, Authy) that you’re using to use to store your 2FA codes. From there, Authy will connect to your account and generate unique codes for you to use whenever you need to log in.

Access your codes from multiple devices. You can also encrypt your 2FA data and backup to the cloud and Authy even works offline.

Is Authy secure?

When you’re using Authy, you can easily enable Touch ID, PIN protection and passwords to protect access to all your 2FA tokens in the app. You can enable backups and set a password for decrypting data on your device. Authy never stores your decrypted data in the cloud.

Because Authy is stored in the cloud, you’re never locked out if you lose your phone.

Use Authy across multiple devices

One standout feature of Authy is the ability for users to access their data across devices. Authy encrypts your data and stores that information in a cloud, with decryption always taking place on your device. Your actual tokens are never stored in the cloud. This makes it safe to pull your codes from multiple devices.

Authy vs Google Authenticator

When it comes down to it, both Google Authenticator and Authy offer a secure place to keep all your 2FA tokens. They do have a few differences that might make you lean towards one over the other.

If you’re after a user experience that’s easy on the eyes, Authy has a better look and feel hands down. Google Authenticator is definitely bare bones and more utilitarian in its approach.

Probably the biggest difference between Authy vs Google Authenticator is that Authy works across multiple devices and syncs in the cloud. This means you can grab your tokens on your computer, tablet or phone and if you lose your phone, you’re not locked out. Google Authenticator, on the other hand, is tied to your phone. If you lose your device, you lose your codes.

Take security seriously

We’ve covered a bunch of security topics here on the Ting blog, from how to set up 2FA with Google Authenticator to opting out of Facebook Messenger’s contact uploading feature. It’s important to take your online security seriously. A good place to start is our tip list for catching phishing schemes.

Is there a good solution for syncing Authy token labels and icons across devices? Multi Device Sync has made Authy a vast improvement for me over gAuthenticator and dedicated security fobs. On iOS, Authy’s tokens are labelled clearly by service. On the Linux Desktop client, many labels are generic and display only my username or email address associated with the account.

I use the same email for multiple services, so generic token labels are unhelpful. While I can explicitly assign token labels and icons, this has to be done from Authy’s Settings . Accounts screens for individual tokens. These screens do not display the current 2FA code — so matching them to the correctly-labeled token on iOS difficult. Is there a recommended solution for syncing Authy token labels and icons across devices or a better way to manually update tokens?

Asking this question rubber ducked me into two manual workarounds:

I. Remove the ‘ : ‘ from default account names your Authy mobile app creates. Remove and re-add your Authy Desktop to Multi Device Sync. (Found this solution on reddit)

II. [This is a PITA] Match and update each Authy Desktop account to the related token on your mobile app. Open Authy Desktop Ubuntu (ADU) and have your Authy app on 2nd device in-hand (2nd).

From the Settings . Accounts screen on ADU, for each token with the same email address and generic colored key logo, give each Account its own color.

From the Tokens screen on ADU, for each token with generic key logo, iterate through tokens on 2nd device til I find the match. Note the ADU account color for the matching token on 2nd device.

From the Settings . Accounts screen on ADU, update the Account Name & Logo from the matches you’ve created above.

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Twilio Authy brings the future of strong authentication to the convenience of your Linux device.

The Twilio Authy app generates secure 2 step verification tokens on your device. It help’s you protect your account from hackers and hijackers by adding an additional layer of security.

Why Twilio Authy is the best multi factor authentication app:

Secure Cloud Backups: Did you lose your device and got locked out of all of your accounts? Twilio Authy provides secure cloud encrypted backups so you will never lose access to your tokens again. We use the same algorithm banks and the NSA use to protect their information.

Multi Device Synchronization: Are your re-scanning all your QR codes just to add them to your tablet and smartphone? With Twilio Authy you can simply add devices to your account and all of your 2FA tokens will automatically synchronize.

Offline: Still waiting for an SMS to arrive? Do you travel constantly and lose access to your accounts? Twilio Authy generates secure tokens offline from the safety of your Linux device, this way you can authenticate securely even when in airplane mode.

All of your accounts: We support most major multifactor authentication accounts including Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, Gmail, and thousands of other providers. We also support 8 digit tokens.

Protect your bitcoins: Twilio Authy is the preferred two factor authentication solution to protect your bitcoin wallet. We are the default 2FA provider for trusted companies like Gemini, CEX.IO, BitGo and many others.

What is two factor authentication? “Two-factor authentication is one of the best things you can do to make sure your accounts don’t get hacked” – LifeHacker

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• Ubuntu
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• Manjaro: Supported, but there’s a known issue where text is not displayed correctly in a pop-up window after the user clicks on “Log out and reset device”. The pop-up should say “You will lose any authenticator tokens that are not backed up. Are you sure you want to reset this device?”. The right button is to “Accept” and the left button is to “Cancel”.
• Other distributions may also work fine as well, but we have not tested them.

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If you have two-factor authentication (2FA) setup on your account and need to migrate to a new device or phone, here are steps you can take to ensure that you don’t get locked out of your account.

1. Go to (you may need to log in).
2. Enter the authentication code from your authentication application.
3. After login, under Security next to the Two-step authentication click Disable .
4. Click Disable on the confirmation.

Once your new device is ready to use, please follow instructions for enabling two-step authentication here. When enabling two-step authentication, all of the old recovery codes become invalid. Please ensure that you save the new recovery codes in the event your 2FA device fails.

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The Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) modules require you to solve a second challenge after you provide your password.

A password can be compromised in a number of ways, for example, it can be guessed if it is a simple password. MFA provides a second level of defense by requiring:

• something you know, like your username and password, and
• something you have, like a one-time password sent to your phone.

You can use MFA with any of the other authentication providers. If more than one MFA module is enabled, you can choose one when you log in.

You can turn MFA on and off in the profile page for your user account.

Available MFA modules

Time-based One-Time Password MFA module

Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) is widely adopted in modern authentication systems.

Home Assistant generates a secret key which is synchronized with an app on your phone. Every thirty seconds or so the phone app generates a random six digit number. Because Home Assistant knows the secret key, it knows which number will be generated. If you enter the correct digits, then you’re in.

Setting up TOTP

Enable TOTP in your configuration.yaml like this:

If no auth_mfa_modules configuration section is defined in configuration.yaml a TOTP module named “Authenticator app” will be autoloaded.

You will need an authenticator app on your phone. We recommend either Google Authenticator or Authy. Both are available for iOS or Android.

After restarting Home Assistant, go to your Profile and there should be a “Multi-factor Authentication Modules” section.

Click Enable and a new secret key will be generated. Go to your phone app and enter the key, either by scanning the QR code or typing in the key below the QR code manually.

Your phone app will now start generating a different six-digit code every thirty seconds or so. Enter one of these into Home Assistant under the QR code where it asks for a Code. Home Assistant and your phone app are now in sync and you can now use the code displayed in the app to log in.

Using TOTP

Once TOTP is enabled, Home Assistant requires the latest code from your phone app before you can log in.

TOTP is time based so it relies on your Home Assistant clock being accurate. If the verification keeps failing, make sure the clock on Home Assistant is correct.

Notify multi-factor authentication module

The Notify MFA module uses the notify component to send you an HMAC-based One-Time Password. It is typically sent to your phone, but can be sent to any destination supported by a notify service. You use this password to log in.

Setting up MFA notify

Add Notify MFA to your configuration.yaml file like this:

Configuration Variables

The list of notifying service entities you want to exclude.

The list of notifying service entities you want to include.

The message template.

After restarting Home Assistant, go to your Profile and there should be a “Multi-factor Authentication Modules” section. Click Enable on the Notify One-Time Password option.

Try logging out, then logging in again. You will be asked for the six-digit one-time password that was sent to your notify service. Enter the password to log in.

If the validation failed, a new one-time password will be sent again.

The Notify MFA module can’t tell if the one-time password was delivered successfully. If you don’t get the notification, you won’t be able to log in.

You can disable the Notify MFA module by editing or removing the file [your_config_dir]/.storage/auth_module.notify .

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One of the main reasons Authy was able to top our list of the best two-factor authentications apps was its ability to transfer access to a new device. This feature ensures that whenever you get a new phone, you don’t lose all your tokens. However, if the process is done incorrectly, you can leave your account vulnerable.

With Authy, you don’t have to worry about losing access to important online accounts just because your phone gets lost, broken, or stolen. You can either transfer the access from one phone to another or keep your account accessible on two devices, so it is even easier to access your tokens. Both options have similar procedures, only differing by one step, which I’ll outline below

Step 1: Download Authy on the New Phone

Obviously, you need Authy on the new phone to get started. Head over to the Play Store or App Store and download Authy.

• Install Authy: Android (free) | iOS (free)

Step 2: Enable Multi-Device

To transfer access, you need to enable Multi-Device, a feature which is disabled by default. On your old phone, open Authy and select “Settings” (on iOS) or the three vertical dots then “Settings” (on Android). The next page looks different depending on which operating system your device uses.

For iOS, select the “Devices” tab located at the bottom of your screen. For Android, you’ll find the same tab near the top of the screen. Once under the tab, select “Allow Multi-device” to enable the toggle.

Step 3: Transfer Access

On your new phone, when you open Authy, a page will appear asking for your phone number. Authy uses your phone number as a way to store your account, making it easier to retrieve. Once inputted, a new prompt will appear asking you to verify your account in one of three ways: using your old device, by phone, or by SMS. Since using an existing phone is both the easiest and safest method, we will start with that one.

Select “Use existing device” to reveal a new prompt asking you to wait for approval. On your old phone, a notification will appear asking you to approve the new device. Select “Accept,” which prompts a new popup asking you to input “Yes” (on iOS) or “OK” (on Android). Input the text and select “OK,” and after a few seconds, your new device will have access to your account.

If you don’t have the old phone (because it’s broken or stolen), you can still use “SMS” or “Phone call” to input the code. Choosing “SMS” will have the system send you a text message with your code, which you input in the prompted area. For “Phone call,” Authy will call your phone number and read off the code you need to enter. Once the code is correctly entered, you can see all your accounts.

Step 4: Unlock Your Database

You may have noticed that all your accounts have a small red padlock next to their name. This icon indicates that these accounts are encrypted and require a passcode to be entered before you can access them. Select an account to bring up the “Decrypt Accounts” page. Input your password (the one you created when you first signed up for Authy) and select the button.

Once done correctly, you will no longer see the red padlock and you’ll be able to see each token for your accounts.

Step 5: Protect Your Account

Now that you have successfully transferred your accounts, let us re-establish protection. First, whether you are getting rid of your old phone or plan to keep it, you’ll want to make sure someone else can’t access your account using just your password.

Since spoofing phone numbers is possible, you need to prevent a potential hacker from also adding their device to the list of connected devices. Therefore, you should turn off “Allow multi-device” (which you enabled in Step 2). By disabling this feature, a hacker won’t be able to transfer access to their device.

Second, if you plan to sell your old phone, or it was lost or stolen, you should remove its access so that someone using those devices can’t access your tokens. Enter “Settings,” and under “Devices,” select a device under the grouping Other Connected Devices. Tap the “Remove Device” button and select “Yes” on the popup.

Now that access it removed, a few things happen. Any Authy-powered tokens (ones which use Authy’s push notifications to send tokens) will no longer work on the new device. Backup and sync will also stop working, preventing any permanent changes to your tokens. The removed device will also not be able to add new tokens or authorize new devices.

You should be aware that it won’t block access to tokens not powered by Authy (which will probably be most accounts), so we strongly recommend using a password manager on those accounts to strengthen your other layer of defense.

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How to use two-factor authentication on your iPhone for better online security

What is two-factor authentication?

Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is a subset of multi-factor authentication and adds an extra layer of security by requiring an additional login step. After entering a password to log in, you’ll be asked to provide a security key which can come in the form of a numerical code, barcode, QR code, or other piece of information. Only by providing the right information will you be granted access to the account.

If a password is stolen or leaked online by a hacker and someone else is trying to log in to your account, they won’t be able to without the 2-factor authentication!

How does two-factor authentication work?

Provide login credentials

The first half of the authentication process involves you entering your account login and password.

Passcode is sent to iPhone

Your chosen authenticator app will generate a unique verification code on-screen as a QR code to scan or numerical code via text message. These tokens will vary across different 2FA apps.

Verify the token

Your iPhone will then prompt you to confirm the unique token. This can be done by scanning the qr code or entering the numerical string sent to your iPhone.

Why use two-factor authentication?

The right two-factor authentication app makes your iPhone more secure, without slowing down your day.

Add extra protection

Worried about phishing attacks or malware? Two-factor authentication keeps hackers locked out.

Simplify online security

Combining 2-step verification with a password manager eliminates the need to remember your passwords!

It’s free!

Many popular two-factor authentication options, including LastPass Authenticator, can be downloaded from the App Store for free.

How to set up two-factor authentication on iPhone

Choose an authenticator.

There are many options when it comes to two-factor authentication. The most popular options include apps that can be downloaded to your iPhone from the App Store, like LastPassAuthenticator, Google Authenticator, or Authy. LastPass supports many two-step verification apps.

Enable 2FA on your iPhone

On your iPhone, go to Settings, then “Your Name”, and “Password Security.” Then turn on two-factor authentication.

Log in with extra protection.

After you hit “Continue,” the next time you log in to the account, you will be asked to confirm your password and two-factor authentication, too. Enter the code from the app on your phone or tap the approval message sent to your smartphone.

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Find answers to common questions about HubSpot’s two-factor authentication (2FA) methods.

What happens if I lose my 2FA device?

If you lose your 2FA device, you will not be able to access your account. You can reset your two-factor authentication.

Do I need to reset 2FA if I get a new phone?

If you use Google Authenticator as your primary 2FA method, you can transfer your existing 2FA configuration to your new phone. Learn how to transfer your Google Authenticator configuration to a new Android or iOS phone.

If your 2FA method is SMS and your new phone has the same phone number as your old phone, you won’t need to make any updates.

If you are using a new phone number, you can follow these steps to set up 2FA on your new phone number:

• In your HubSpot account, click the settings icon settings in the main navigation bar.
• In the left sidebar menu, click Security.
• In the Two-factor authentication section, click Remove SMS.
• In the dialog box, click Turn off.
• Set up 2FA for your new phone number.

How do I access or refresh my 2FA backup codes?

• In your HubSpot account, click the settings icon settings in the main navigation bar.
• In the left sidebar menu, click Security.
• In the Two-factor authentication section, click View backup codes.
• In the dialog box, click Print or Download (PDF) to save a record of your backup codes.
• To refresh the backup codes, click Generate new codes in the dialog box. Ten new backup codes will be created, and the previously generated backup codes will no longer allow anyone to log in to your account.

How do I confirm that my team has set up 2FA?

• In your HubSpot account, click the settings icon settings in the main navigation bar.
• In the left sidebar menu, click Users & Teams. If a user has two-factor authentication turned on for their account, a shield icon will display next to their email address in your users and teams .
  • If the icon is blue, the user has two-factor authentication turned on and has generated a set of backup codes.
  • If the icon is grey, the user has turned on two-factor authentication, but no backup codes have yet been generated.

How do I require all users in my HubSpot account to use 2FA?

If you want to ensure all users log in to your HubSpot account using two-factor authentication, you must be a Super Admin or have permissions to edit account defaults. If you have those permissions, learn how to update your settings to require all team members in your HubSpot account to use two-factor authentication.

What countries are supported by 2FA?

Two-factor authentication using the Google Authenticator app is supported globally.

The countries that support SMS two-factor authentication are the same as the supported countries for calling. Any country-specific limitations still apply. For example, China is not supported by SMS 2FA.

Verification code error: This doesn’t look right

If you see a This doesn’t look right error after entering your verification code, it may be because of the time set on your device. To make sure that you have the correct time on your device or Google Authenticator app, follow the instructions below for Android or iOS.

Getting Started

Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra level of security for your Fathom login, by requiring an authentication code as well as your email address and password.

Before you set it up for your Fathom login, make sure you know what 2FA is and how to use it.

If you’ve already enabled 2FA, but have a new phone or other device, move 2FA to your new authentication device.

Download and install an authenticator app

Before you can set up 2FA on your account, you’ll need to download and install an authentication app on your device. Fathom2FA can be used with most Time-Based, One-Time Password (TOTP) applications.

If you don’t already have one, we recommend one of the following, which are all free to download and use:

Google Authenticator (Google Accounts Help Center) for Android devices, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and BlackBerry devices

Authy (Authy website) for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac computers and Windows computers

Windows Authenticator (Microsoft Store) for Windows Phones

To set up the authenticator app:

Download and install an authenticator app from your device’s app store.

Follow the installation instructions provided for your device to add an account.

Turn on 2FA in your account

For some users, 2FA will be mandatory, either because your account owner has enforced its use or you have access to financial data from a region or country that requires 2FA.

If it is required you may be asked to configure 2FA after logging in with your username and password, otherwise you can configure it in your account details. In either case, the steps are the same.

Login to Fathom and go to ‘Change My Details’ in the top right.

Choose ‘Setup 2FA’; a ‘QR’ code will appear.

In your authenticator app, add a new account. For most apps you can tap the ‘+’ icon. If you are using Authy, click ‘Add Account’.

Scan the QR code by using your device’s camera. If you prefer, you can choose to enter the code by hand.

Enter the authentication code provided by your authenticator app into Fathom, then click Next.

❗ Note: If your authentication code is not working, it may be caused by the time on your device being out of sync with Fathom. Fathom uses an automatic service to set the time (as do a majority of providers), so we recommend that you let your network provider set the time for your device automatically.

You will need to setup at least one alternative method to use for account recovery. Fathom offers email or SMS. These alternative methods are only available as backups. You cannot use email or SMS to obtain your primary 2FA code.

Email

You must use a different email to your primary email. If using Fathom for business, many people will use their personal email for this purpose.

Enter your backup email

You will be emailed a verification code.

Retrieve the code from your email and enter it into Fathom.

You can use SMS as alternative method for account recovery.

Choose your country and enter your phone number.

You will be sent a 6 digit code via text/SMS.

Enter it into Fathom.

What happens now?

You’re now set up to use two-factor authentication. The next time you login to Fathom you will be asked for a 6 digit code from your authenticator app.

– Oct. 7th 2021 10:24 am PT

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One of the handy, under-the-radar additions with iOS 15 is an integrated 2FA code generator that makes it more seamless to log in to your accounts that have enhanced security. Let’s look at how to use the native iOS 15 2FA code generator that comes with autofill on iPhone and iPad.

You’re probably used to using a third-party app to generate 2FA codes like 1Password, Authy, Google Authenticator, etc. (or using the less-secure SMS 2FA option). But now with iOS 15, there’s native integration to generate 2FA codes as well as autofill them when logging into accounts.

Whether you want to simplify your setup by eliminating a third-party 2FA app or just want to give the iOS 15 native 2FA experience a test run, here’s how to set it up and use it with iPhone and iPad.

The feature will also be arriving on Mac with macOS Monterey this fall.

How to use the iOS 15 2FA code generator + autofill

Quick option

• When viewing a website/service’s QR code for 2FA setup, long-press on it in iOS 15 and pick Set Up Verification Code
• In our testing, we didn’t always see this option available, follow the manual steps below for a guaranteed way to set up iOS 15 2FA codes and autofill

Manual option

• Running iOS 15 on iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app
• Swipe down and tap Passwords
• Create a new login/password or choose an existing one
• At the bottom, tap Set Up Verification Code
• Choose to Enter a Setup Key or Scan QR Code to complete the setup
  • To find the QR code to setup 2FA for any given account, look in the settings for that service/website (e.g. Twitter’s settings > security > 2FA)
• Now you’ll see the 30-second regenerating 2FA codes appear for each login item in iOS Settings > Passwords but they’ll be autofilled anytime you need to use them going forward.

Pro tip: For any accounts you already have 2FA set up, you’ll likely need to turn it off, then turn it back on to set it up with iOS 15’s native 2FA and autofill integration.

Here’s how the setup process looks:

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When you’re all set up with 2FA through a website/service in iOS 15, you can view the constantly regenerating 6-digit codes in the Settings app > Passwords > choose a login.

But the best part is the next time you need to login and enter your 2FA code, iOS 15 will autofill it for you 😎.

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Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Account

The information in this article can help you when you’re unable to access the 2-step verification code required to log in to your Nintendo Account.

Note: Once 2-step verification is enabled, you will need to log in using both your password and a 6-digit code sent to your smart device via the Google Authenticator app.

Possible solutions

• Launch the Google Authenticator application using the smart device you used to set up this feature. The 6-digit code needed to log in is displayed on the app.
  • The app is required to set up the 2-step security feature, so you would have downloaded it when you set up 2-step verification for your Nintendo Account.
  • If you no longer have access to the smart device used to set up the feature, you will need to use a backup code to log in (see below).
• If the 6-digit code is not working on an Android phone, try using the Time sync feature:
  1. Open the Google Authenticator app.
  2. Tap the more options icon and then Settings.
  3. Tap Time correction for codes.
  4. Tap Sync now.
• Click Enter backup code on the 2-Step Verification page during log-in, and enter one of your 10 backup codes.
  • 10 backup codes were provided when the 2-step security was initially set up, with the direction to copy and save them to a safe place.
• For general assistance with the Google Authenticator app, please see the Help & Feedback section of the application on your smart device.

Situation not resolved

If you no longer have access to the smart device used to originally set up 2-step verification and are unable to locate the backup codes, you will not be able to log in to your Nintendo Account. Please contact us for additional assistance.

Dec 17, 2019 · 3 min read

Massive — and increasingly routine — data breaches have essentially rendered login credentials publi c knowledge. The pairing of an email and a password is simply not secure in today’s world. Two-factor authentication, like the kind provided with Authy’s free 2FA app, is designed to prevent anyone from accessing your online accounts even if a username and password have been compromised. It secures your digital world by requiring real-world access to your phone or device on top of having your login information. Unfortunately, that could also mean YOU could be blocked if you accidentally lose, damage, or upgrade your phone and haven’t taken the necessary precautions to secure access to your 2FA.

Multi-device, a key feature of the Authy app, can help prevent lock-out situations by allowing users access to their 2FA tokens on more than one device. With Multi-device, users can synchronize 2FA tokens between devices — like a second phone, a tablet, a laptop, or even a desktop — and effectively create a “backup” Authy device. The Multi-device feature can also be used to easily migrate tokens from one “trusted” device to another, like when replacing an old smartphone with a new one, without having to individually reconfigure 2FA everywhere it’s used. Just follow the steps below to sync a new device and remember to deauthorize the old one before getting rid of it.

Accessing Authy 2FA from a second device takes just a few moments to set up. Just follow this step-by-step guide.

1. Open the Authy app on your primary device. Tap on “Settings” (the gear icon at top right).
2. Tap “Devices.”
3. Turn on “Allow Multi-device.”
4. Now, on your second device, install Authy.
5. Once installed, open the Authy app. When prompted, enter the phone number of your primary device.
6. A popup will appear reading “Get Account Verification Via.” Tap “Use Existing Device.”
7. Go back to your primary device now. A notification will ask you to verify the addition of the new device. Tap “Accept.”
8. When prompted to approve this decision, type “OK” in the entry field.
9. Return to “Settings” on your primary device and tap “Devices” again.
10. You will now see two “trusted” devices connected to any current (and future) two-factor services you enable with Authy.

DON’T SET IT AND FORGET IT: To prevent any additional (and unauthorized) devices from being added, make sure you go back and disable “Allow Multi-device” on both devices. You can always return and repeat the process from either of these trusted devices. The rule of thumb: install Authy on at least two devices and then disable “Allow Multi-Device.”

LOCAL ENCRYPTION: With Authy, all of your authentication tokens are encrypted locally: no tokens are kept on Authy’s servers. So even if there was a compromise at Authy, all individual tokens remain secure on your device.

BEFORE YOU SELL: Make sure the device that you use for authentication is always password-protected, and if you’re planning on changing or upgrading a device, make sure you remove access by that device in your Authy account settings before you sell your old phone.

How do I sync discord with Authenticator?

Log in to your Discord account, and click on the small “gear” icon near your username on the bottom left.

1. On the next page click on the blue button that reads “Enable Two-Factor Auth”
2. A pop-up window will appear for you to scan the QR Code with your Authy app.
3. Capture QR Code.

What authenticator does discord use?

How do I find my 8 digit backup code discord?

Go to User Settings. Step 3. Under My Account, click View Backup Codes. Each backup code only works once.

How do I find my 8 digit backup code?

Create & view a set of backup codes

1. Go to your Google Account.
2. On the left navigation panel, click Security.
3. Under “Signing in to Google,” click 2-Step Verification.
4. Under “Backup codes,” click Set up or Show codes. You can print or download your codes.

Is Google Authenticator secure?

According to a recent report from Nightwatch Cybersecurity, Google’s Authenticator app for Android comes with an unfixed issue that can create a big security nightmare if you have any malware or otherwise shifty apps installed on your device.

Can Microsoft authenticator be hacked?

The authenticator method uses apps such as Google Authenticator, LastPass, 1Password, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy and Yubico. However, while it’s safer than 2FA via SMS, there have been reports of hackers stealing authentication codes from Android smartphones.

Can I have Google Authenticator on 2 devices?

Since May 7, 2020, you can use Google Authenticator on multiple devices without the need to scan the QR codes individually with your new phone during the initial setup of Two-Step Verification on your account.

Can I use Google Authenticator instead of Microsoft authenticator?

Android, iOS, and BlackBerry users can use Google Authenticator, while Windows Phone users can use Microsoft Authenticator. Step 2: Go back to your Microsoft account security info page, and you should see a prompt to setup an mobile app.

Can I have Microsoft authenticator on two devices?

Microsoft Authenticator app support configure Microsoft accounts (personal account) to multiple devices. But for security purposes, MFA does not support for work or school account with multiple devices. It is a by design behavior.

How do I sync Microsoft authenticator between devices?

Despite what ShishiXu says, it is absolutely possible to have an authenticator on each of your devices. To do this, set it up on one device and when the QR code is displayed, scan it on the second device as well. Verify that both apps generate the same code.

Which two-factor authentication is best?

Buying Options. Authy has the best combination of features, security, and support of any two-factor authentication app we tested. It’s available on Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows, and Mac, it’s fast at setting up new accounts, and its large icons and simple design let you easily find the code you’re looking for.

Should you use 2 factor authentication?

Yes! In addition to creating strong passwords and using different passwords for each of your accounts, setting up 2FA is the best move you can make to secure your online accounts — even if you insist on receiving codes via SMS.

Why is two-factor authentication bad?

Many users report that the additional hurdles of two-factor authentication are overly inconvenient, which can cause annoyed users to cut corners and take shortcuts that make the system more vulnerable.

Who has 2 factor authentication?

The leader in the authentication app sphere is Google Authenticator, while other options include Twilio Authy, Duo Mobile from Duo Security, and LastPass Authenticator. Most password managers also offer two-factor authentication by default.

How do I bypass two-factor authentication on Apple?

You can’t bypass 2FA. If you use security questions with your Apple ID, or if you don’t have access to a trusted device or phone number, go to iforgot.apple.com. Then you can unlock your account with your existing password or reset your password.

How does 2 step authentication work?

With 2-factor authentication, an extra layer of security is added to your account to prevent someone from logging in, even if they have your password. This extra security measure requires you to verify your identity using a randomized 6-digit code we’ll send you each time you attempt to log in.

What is an example of two-factor authentication?

Using two knowledge factors like a password and a PIN is two-step authentication. Using two different factors like a password and a one-time passcode sent to a mobile phone via SMS is two-factor authentication.

What are the 3 types of authentication?

There are generally three recognized types of authentication factors:

• Type 1 – Something You Know – includes passwords, PINs, combinations, code words, or secret handshakes.
• Type 2 – Something You Have – includes all items that are physical objects, such as keys, smart phones, smart cards, USB drives, and token devices.

What are the 3 factors of authentication?

There are three common factors used for authentication: Something you know (such as a password) Something you have (such as a smart card) Something you are (such as a fingerprint or other biometric method)

Can no longer turn off two factor authentication?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment.

How do I turn off 2 factor authentication 2019?

How to turn off two-step authentication on the iPhone

1. In a web browser, sign into your Apple ID page.
2. In the Security section, make sure it says that “Two-Step Verification” is on.
3. Click “Edit.”
4. Click “Turn Off Two-Step Verification.” Click again to confirm this is what you want to do.

What spy apps work with two factor authentication?

1. Techrul Spy App. Techrul Spy App Review: It is a main Parental Control tool that allows guardians to monitor and manage the online activity of their kid’s iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or tablet.

How do I turn off two factor authentication on Microsoft?

To turn two-step verification on or off: Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off.