De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by Two9A » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 9:52 AM UTC

De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes
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Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by tigrezno » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:13 AM UTC

For years I've managed all my TOTP codes with KeepassXC. Not a single problem, great software.

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by progbits » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:16 AM UTC

tigrezno wrote: post #2

For years I've managed all my TOTP codes with KeepassXC. Not a single problem, great software.

I can recommend the Aegis app for Android. Works great and has encrypted backups.

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by blackbear_ » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:18 AM UTC

tigrezno wrote: post #2

For years I've managed all my TOTP codes with KeepassXC. Not a single problem, great software.

Just consider that storing TOTP codes in the password manager negates the advantage of two factors authentication, namely the added security of needing a second device. This would keep your logins safe even if somebody managed to breach your KeePassXC database.

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by eminemence » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:18 AM UTC

Liked the 'Written by human not by AI' bagde

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by 0x49d1 » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:18 AM UTC

progbits wrote: post #3

tigrezno wrote: post #2

For years I've managed all my TOTP codes with KeepassXC. Not a single problem, great software.

I can recommend the Aegis app for Android. Works great and has encrypted backups.

Or Ente Auth: https://ente.io/auth. Opensource, encrypted, can be used on any OS, has sync/backup. The problem with using same password manager for OTP is that you kind of loose 2nd factor: 1 app compromised - passwords and OTP are compromised too. My approach is to use password manager's OTP generator for non critical services and dedicated app for the critical ones..

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by promiseofbeans » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:18 AM UTC

Ente auth is a great free option with sync and apps for every platform. https://ente.io/auth/

They also have a good Google Photos alternative, which is how they make money.

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by Arch-TK » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:19 AM UTC

I'd be more curious to know what the traffic data google maps alternative is.

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by eek2121 » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:19 AM UTC

I wish there was a way to export my codes from Microsoft authenticator on iOS. If anyone knows of a way to do this, please feel free to reply. I would like to move to an open source solution.

Re: De-Googling TOTP Authenticator Codes

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Post by 44za12 » Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 10:21 AM UTC

Shameless plug.

I’ve been using a cli tool i had created for over 2 years now, it just works. I had more ideas but never got to incorporate those.

https://github.com/44za12/horcrux