Authenticator
Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes in your browser.
Authenticator - Firefox Add-on for 2-Step Verification Codes
"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.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 3,440
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- identity
- alarms
- scripting
Host permissions:
- https://www.google.com/
- https://*.dropboxapi.com/*
- https://www.googleapis.com/*
- https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/revoke
- https://graph.microsoft.com/me/*
- https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/v2.0/token
Size: 3.03M
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 173 ▲ 22
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Add-on 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
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Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works perfectly for 2FA and is user-friendly
- Allows easy access to TOTP codes offline
- Quick setup with QR code scanning
Cons
- Lack of clear instructions on how to use the extension
- Some users experience issues with the extension not appearing in the toolbar
- Documentation and support resources are lacking or hard to find
Most mentioned
- Need for better usage instructions
- Functionality issues related to the extension display
- Positive feedback on offline TOTP code access
User reviews
by Chstellar, 2024-12-19
by Firefox user 18714507, 2024-12-17
by Rafucho, 2024-12-17
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Authenticator requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Authenticator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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