alternative to Google authenticator app

Gee

Hello, I am trying to find out, if there is a reliable alternative to Google authenticator out there, which I can use in combination with banking and other applications.

vladthedog

I've been using Authy for years and never had an issue. Can't speak to their business model (doubt it's open source).

Gee

vladthedog wow, that was fast :) Thanks for the info I'll check it out. Maybe they say something about if it's open source.

spiral

Gee

Aegis

Dumdum

vladthedog
Gee
Authy is not open source (and provides very little benefit to a large number of users). Aegis is recommended instead - its open source, well trusted, supports backups (most mainstream authenticators don't since they want to lock users into their apps), and has the option to encrypt the database with password.

Gee

spiral Thanks very much!

Aeon

vladthedog
Authy is not Open Source.

Gee
I am using Aegis Authenticator ( https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis ) myself. Its Open Source and supports encrypted backups. You can get the app on github, GooglePlay or F-Droid.

It can import and export from/to a wide range of other Authenticator apps.

Gee

Dumdum Ok, thank you. I will look into both options. Whereas, open source obviously seems to be the better choice.

Gee

Aeon Yeah, GitHub is my favourite go to if it comes to downloading apps.

Techsaw

I use Aegis never had a problem

Gee

Dumdum Can I install Aegis into different user profiles on GrapheneOS for different use cases, or do I have to toggle between profiles? I guess/hope that the first option is aplicable.

Dumdum

Gee
Aegis is entirely in local storage on your device, so yes you can have it installed on multiple profiles (which has separated storage from each other). Not sure what you mean by "toggle between profiles" though.

Gee

Dumdum So, in this case I can run Aegis with different accounts connected to it in every profile. Hope that makes sense...

sorry for the confusion. I meant to switch between profiles while authenticating. Like having Aegis in profile A and wanting to authenticate an app in profile B.

E24

Aegis for sure!

GrouchyGrape

I'm using bitwarden, extremely convenient with autofill, but I also use it for my password manager. Wouldn't use it solely for TOTP

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Offline - Aegis
https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis

However if you want to sync across devices then checkout
ente authenticator
https://github.com/ente-io/auth/

Phead

Aegis and KeePassDX

Dumdum

Gee

So, in this case I can run Aegis with different accounts connected to it in every profile. Hope that makes sense...

Yes, Aegis in profile A can have codes 1, 2 and 3 while Aegis in profile B can have codes 4, 5 and 6.

I meant to switch between profiles while authenticating. Like having Aegis in profile A and wanting to authenticate an app in profile B.

Ah, makes sense now. No, you don't need to do this if you have Aegis in each profile.

Gee

Dumdum
And thanks again. I am getting my Pixel tomorrow and figuering out how to sensfully set it up.

Gee

Phead
I am using KeePassDX as well. Thanks for confirming :)