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Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

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Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

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From a user's perspective, what does it have over other 2FA apps such as Google Authenticator or Duo?

I use this after having used Google Authenticator, what made me switch is easy backups and restores, not to the cloud but locally to a file. Also you don't need a Google Account if you wish to transfer your data to a new device.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

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post #11

From a user's perspective, what does it have over other 2FA apps such as Google Authenticator or Duo?

I use this after having used Google Authenticator, what made me switch is easy backups and restores, not to the cloud but locally to a file. Also you don't need a Google Account if you wish to transfer your data to a new device.

To add to this. Aegis supports any cloud provider that implements Android's "Storage Access Framework".[1]

https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis/issues/258#issuecom...

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

#16

I don't know about you but does anyone else screenshot (and even print physical copies of, to keep safe) their authenticator barcodes given by websites, in case some day your chosen app dies or your phone(s)/tablets/everything gets lost?

That's really what scratch codes are for.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

#17

Currently using Authy. Any way to migrate my keys in bulk?

If you have root access, yes.[1] Otherwise no, sadly. One of the reasons I moved off Authy before it got worse. There is a workaround using the Authy Desktop app but I have no idea if it works.[2] [1] https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis/pull/107 [2] https://gist.github.com/gboudreau/94bb0c11a6209c82418d01a59d...

Done, migrated 40 accounts to Aegis.

As I see, it backs up to the internal storage, so I have to use another app to sync the backup to a cloud of my choice

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you have root access, yes.[1] Otherwise no, sadly. One of the reasons I moved off Authy before it got worse. There is a workaround using the Authy Desktop app but I have no idea if it works.[2] [1] https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis/pull/107 [2] https://gist.github.com/gboudreau/94bb0c11a6209c82418d01a59d...

Done, migrated 40 accounts to Aegis. As I see, it backs up to the internal storage, so I have to use another app to sync the backup to a cloud of my choice

Might have a solution for you here:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25804860

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

#19

I don't know about you but does anyone else screenshot (and even print physical copies of, to keep safe) their authenticator barcodes given by websites, in case some day your chosen app dies or your phone(s)/tablets/everything gets lost?

I sometimes do that when I don't have to write them down.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Open-source 2FA for Android

#20

Anyone knows if and how to use this instead of Microsoft authenticator?

I think Microsoft Authenticator is internet based. The 2FA secret key is backed up to their servers.

Aegis is open source, free and has backup and restore functionality. It also has a great UI and custom icon support.

Under active development - http://github.com/beemdevelopment/aegis

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