Authy Reviews and details

Social recommendations and mentions

• A list of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS offerings that have free tiers of interest to devops and infradev

  Authy - Two-factor authentication (2FA) on multiple devices, with backups. Drop-in replacement for Google Authenticator. Free for up to 100 successful authentications. - Source: dev.to / about 1 year ago

• Ask HN: What 2FA iOS app do you use?

  Https://authy.com/ Acquired by Twilio. I'm not even sure if they still update it, last blog post was 3 years ago. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

• How to Set Up 2FA on Your BitStarz Account

  2FA apps such as Google Authenticator and Authy randomly generate a code every minute or so, which is matched to a specific key associated with your login. In essence, this means that whenever a login asks for your 2FA code, it knows which number to expect and will only unlock if that correct number is entered. Source: over 1 year ago

• How can I avoid MFAuthenticator?

  You can also set up the Authy authenticator app on a PC, so you don't have to use a mobile app at all, but use a PC app instead :). Source: almost 2 years ago

• Coworker refused to use a second factor for his Azure Global ADM bcs he doesn‘t need a „Gadget“ like a FIDO key.

  Check out authy. It's considered less secure than other device-specific OTP solutions, but it's better than not using it. Source: almost 2 years ago

• 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 / almost 2 years 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 / almost 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: about 2 years 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: over 2 years 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: over 2 years ago