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Authenticator
Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes in your browser.
What is Authenticator?
"Authenticator" is a Firefox extension designed for two-factor authentication (2FA). It creates 2FA codes in your browser, enhancing the security of your online accounts. Major features include adding accounts through QR code scanning, data encryption, multilingual support, and making backup to a file or cloud storage. It supports several 2FA mechanisms such as TOTP, HOTP, Steam Guard, and Blizzard Authenticator. Protect your digital life with Authenticator.
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- storage
- identity
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Summary
Authenticator generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in your browser. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts.
Always keep a backup of your secrets in a safe location. Encrypting your secrets is strongly recommended, especially if you are logged into a Firefox account.
Features:
- Add accounts by scanning QR codes
- Search your accounts by pressing "/"
- Translated into more than ten languages
- Encrypt your secrets with a password
- Backup your secrets to a file, Google Drive, or Dropbox
- Sync your secrets with your Firefox Account
- Open source
- "Access your data for all websites" - Needed to take screenshots for scanning QR codes
- "Input data to the clipboard" - Needed to copy codes when clicked
- TOTP
- HOTP
- Steam Guard
- Blizzard Authenticator
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- simple and straightforward
- works well
- functioning for multiple platforms like github.com
Cons
- does not allow to scan from a file or directly paste the otp URL
- some users experienced mismatch in codes
- concerns about security if the browser is hijacked
Most mentioned
- ease of use
- otp feature
- security concerns
Safety
Risk impact
Authenticator is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Authenticator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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