The Best 2FA Apps 2021: Locking Down Your Online Accounts

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Authy

As far as website support goes, Authy 2FA tokens work with any service that accepts TOTP-based authenticator apps. Authy even maintains a database of services it supports, complete with step-by-step instructions for how to enable 2FA on those services. In addition to password managers like Keeper, cloud storage like Box and encrypted email services like ProtonMail, Authy also supports cryptocurrency wallets.

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Google Authenticator

Google Authenticator is really the baseline here, because nearly all sites that support 2FA support Google’s app as well. For example, LastPass Authenticator and Authy aren’t explicitly supported by as many sites and services. However, they still use TOTP, making them compatible with all services that support Google Authenticator.

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andOTP

Additionally, andOTP has a number of internal security features including tap-to-reveal and a panic button. The panic button is an interesting addition, allowing you to wipe everything on your device with a single tap. andOTP is an excellent 2FA app, but it only supports Android. Thankfully, it supports all versions of Android, as well as rooted devices.

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LastPass Authenticator

If you don’t have a password manager already, LastPass is the best option if you’re not interested in spending money. Plus, LastPass Authenticator is a perfect pairing with the password manager. Although it’s not as feature-rich as Authy or Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator offers everything you need to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts.

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Microsoft Authenticator

The app supports passwordless authentication for Microsoft apps, including OneDrive and Office 365. With the app, you can approve your login using your phone’s fingerprint scanner, a face scan or any other way you can prove that you are who you say you are on your device. Microsoft Authenticator supports cloud backup, too, either through Microsoft’s own servers on Android or through iCloud on iOS.

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1Password

Although it’s becoming less common, security questions still show up as a strange form of 2FA. We always recommend lying on these questions, then jotting down your response in a password manager like 1Password (read our 1Password review). Between social media and other online services, it’s usually not hard for an attacker to figure out the answers to your security questions.

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Authenticator Plus

The only apps we wouldn’t recommend are paid ones. For example, Authenticator Plus on Google Play is rife with issues, and it costs $2.99. There are plenty of free options available, and if you don’t trust the likes of Google and Microsoft, there are open-source options like andOTP and FreeOTP.

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FreeOTP

The only apps we wouldn’t recommend are paid ones. For example, Authenticator Plus on Google Play is rife with issues, and it costs $2.99. There are plenty of free options available, and if you don’t trust the likes of Google and Microsoft, there are open-source options like andOTP and FreeOTP.

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YubiKey 5Ci

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Google Titan

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