What are the pros/cons of your 2FA app? - eviltoast

It’s time for me to move from SMS to a 2FA Authenticator app. I want something that will be open source but also ridiculously easy to back up, transfer to a new device, or replace if it is on a device that fails. I want it to be versatile enough to use across all necessary authentications. I also want to be sure that I can use the same app for many many years. I don’t want it tied into another service.

What’s my best option?

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    27 days ago

    Make sure that it can be backed up, somehow.

    Save your recovery codes in an organized and secure fashion.

    Offhand, Ente does backup I believe.

    Bitwarden does export (save on encrypted drive, or print and put in safe deposit box)