Is switching to Aegis really worth the hassle? - eviltoast

Hello! I’m in the process of slowly de-googling my life and taking my privacy more seriously.

I currently use Google Authenticator for 2fa at the moment.

I am currently dreading swapping those to Aegis, which requires a password every time I want to use it (that’s very inconvenient, to be honest) while with Google’s I can just open the app and get the necessary code right away; no password required.

Should I just stop being lazy, suck it up, and make the switch? I know I’m being a bit of a baby.

Edit: Okay, apparently I can use my fingerprint scanner instead, which is a LOT better, so I’ll stop being a lazy shit and do the swap tomorrow. Cheers!

Final Edit: I made the switch to Aegis. Already made a backup, and I have Biometrics setup. Ty everyone!

  • Dio@kbin.social
    5·
    1 year ago

    Apparently you can use biometrics instead of a password each time you require access. Not sure if that still seems like a bother or not, I personally do not mind.

    𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭: Some one else already beat me to this answer, haha.

    • peregus@lemmy.world
      2·
      1 year ago

      But I don’t reccomend it. I may be too paranoid, but recover a fingerprint (physically, non from the OS) from a lost/stolen phone is pretty easy and this is why I never suggest to use fingerprints to login to banks app and authenticate transactions. At least use a 6 digit pin for Aegis.

      • randombullet@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        I use a yubi key to do my static passwords for otp apps like this.

        I think it’s 38 characters long.

        I wish ageis uses keys or webauth but that requires online functionality.