rambosNov 24, 2023

How to backup 2FA

https://lemm.ee/post/15882015

How to backup 2FA - lemm.ee

So basically what title says. Im using 2FA with google authenticator for multiple accounts. What if my phone gets stolen? Can I have some kind of backup? Or maybe sync with some self hosted service? Bonus question: what 2FA should I use instead of google?

Show threadEideen

I uses authy.com

Separat from my passwords

Authy | Two-factor Authentication (2FA) App & Guides

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an additional layer of protection beyond passwords. Download our free app today and follow our easy to use guides to protect your accounts and personal information.

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Nov 24, 2023 at 7:33amWeb
Show threadshortly2139Nov 24, 2023
Just a heads up. There is no way to export from authy. So if you ever want to switch apps for whatever reason, lets say they were bought by big evil corp., then you would have to go and regenerate all your keys. Where as a good app would let you export and import from anywhere
Show threadAutomated_FootprintNov 24, 2023
Yep took me several days to transfer all the logins to Aegis
Show threadAtmaJnanaNov 24, 2023

lets say they were bought by big evil corp

Is this an intentional joke? (I often miss jokes so I am asking seriously)

Authy is Twillio, which also owns Segment (customer data platform)… So Twilio may not be all that big, but they’re quite big players in the tracking and ads space.

I’m in this thread because I want to move away from Authy for this very reason.

Show threadshortly2139Nov 24, 2023
An unintentional one it would seem. Had no idea. Thanks for highlighting this.