Authy Reviews and details

Social recommendations and mentions

• PyPI will require 2FA by the end of 2023

  > So you either need to have a mobile phone Not at all, you can use any 2FA software. I like https://authy.com/ , from Twilio, quite a lot, and use it both on my desktop and phone, including to log in to PyPi. - Source: Hacker News / 9 days ago

• I Was Hacked: What I’ve Learned Since

  Provide your phone number so you can receive a verification code via text message or set up an authentication app, such as Google Authenticator or Authy. - Source: dev.to / 25 days ago

• Google Authenticator finally syncs one-time codes in the cloud

  Honestly, Google Authenticator was the worst 2FA app for very long time and although the recent updates improved some things, it's still the worst. Switching to different 2FA app would be a better. I'd recommend Aegis (my personal choice) or Authy. Source: about 1 month ago

• Must have programs for a fresh Windows 10 install.

  Authy - Great two-factor authentication program. Cross-platform, easy to use and intuitive design. Better than Google Authenticator, MS Authenticator, WinAuth, etc. Source: about 1 month ago

• I asked the world’s most valuable hacker what SaaS companies should do to protect their data. Here’s his answer.

  Implement multi-factor authentication. You should use either authenticator apps, such as Google Authenticator or Authy, or Security Keys such as Yubikey. Security Keys have more robust security but require more responsibility to handle. Source: about 2 months ago

• [Conor Ryan] Did Brad Marchand delete his Twitter in order to lock in for the playoffs? “No - it’s strictly because I’m not paying for Twitter.”

  Https://authy.com/ I like this one. Source: 2 months ago

• One of my oldest Friends got hacked, the thief used an Authenticator and now have full control over his Account, i reported my friends Character at Loadstone, is there any Chance he could get his ACC back? I started this game because of him. im german so pls excuse any mistakes, Text ist also in ger

  Glad to hear it! Tell him to get a phone, heck either a android emulator or Authy for PC and lock down that sucka. (I didn't know until recently that you could use any authenticator program, I'd recommend Authy b/c it's very much cross platform and if you don't want to run a android emulator, it's a very good option!). Source: 3 months ago

• Hackers Claim They Breached T-Mobile More Than 100 Times in 2022 (Since Mint relies on T-Mobile Network)

  Apps like that have existed for years. Authy is probably the most well-known (and is the one I use). Source: 3 months ago

• Any recommendations for two factor authentication verification 2FA apps that have a back up desktop access option in the event you lose your iPhone or it dies/malfunctions? Had a close call….

  Authy https://authy.com has both an iOS app and a desktop app. Both are free. Source: 3 months ago

• And then you go back to try again instead of changing it and it’s still incorrect

  Https://authy.com - Manages Two Factor Authentication codes. Source: 3 months ago

• Advice on handling Office365 MFA for clients

  You don't need a phone the codes are kept on desktop app you can kick any device associated and change password when staff changes. Https://authy.com/. Source: 3 months ago

• The stats on 2FA on Twitter is worrying and with removal of SMS as an option for non-twitter blue users is even worrying 😟

  Some names? getsentinel.io, authy.com, google authenticator, etc. Source: 4 months ago

• WTF, l can't put letters only numbers?????. how to fix

  I personally use this one, I have it on my phone and PC and use it for all of my 2FA. Https://authy.com/. Source: 4 months ago

• please help! story in comments

  That said, if you haven't done so already, I recommend securing your sensitive accounts with two factor authentication. Where ever possible, use an app rather than SMS (in case this was an issue of SIM cloning) - I'm a big fan of Authy, which has mobile and desktop clients with encrypted cloud sync & backups (be sure to actually enable that feature). Source: 4 months ago

• I was just spammed with 500 texts how do i prevent it from happening again?

  You can avoid potential risks like this by avoiding SMS as a second factor when possible; using an app like Authy or Google Authenticator for TOTP (time-based one-time passcodes) or a dedicated hardware security key. This is especially relevant if you, for example, trade crypto - people in those circles are more often targeted, since it's easier to steal and harder to trace. Source: 4 months ago

• Have you practiced losing your phone yet?

  Good question. I am not 100% sure about Google Authenticator on Desktop, but you may be able to create an android virtual machine (like BlueStacks)[https://www.bluestacks.com/] that you download the GA app with on your computer's VM, then with a camera peripheral (or a built in laptop cam) scan the QR code generated from the main phone with all the 2FA codes in it (Transfer Accounts/Export Accounts Feature). This... Source: 4 months ago

• is this game dead?

  You will probably get tradelocked early on if you don't set up your account's security measures. When setting up the authenticator, you can use authy instead of google's app or winauth if you don't have a phone. Source: 4 months ago

• About to be locked out of my account forever at the end of the month.

  Try Authy it handles GA codes and can share them in between multiple devices. Source: 4 months ago

• Guidance appreciated: how to automate two factor authentication of site, followed by scraping data from said site.

  I feel like Authy might be helpful here. I haven't used it, but it allows for some interesting extensions of 2FA mechanisms like profile sharing. Maybe they have an API you can use to get 2FA codes or something along those lines. https://authy.com. Source: 4 months ago

• Tell HN: It is impossible to disable Google 2FA using backup codes

  Hey, so this is admittedly monday morning quarterbacking, but in the future, you can definitely consider moving from Google Auth to Twillio's authy [1]. It lets you move devices and all your secrets come with you (it's also got other cool features, but the one that is killer IMO is the ability to migrate from device to device). https://authy.com/. - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago

• Tell HN: It is impossible to disable Google 2FA using backup codes

  I would also suggest https://authy.com. - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago