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Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend?

Context:

I got an e-mail from RubyGems.org that you should enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). This MFA is only available using Authenticator app, not SMS-based authetication.

I never used Authenticator apps before. They recommend Google Authenticator [0] or Authy [1]. I check Google Authenticator on Play Store has no update since 2017. Authy is updated (last updated on April 2020). I found that Microsoft Authenticator [2] is also updated (last updated on April 2020).

The app should protect my data and privacy. I'm OK with open-source software.

So, my question, what is the app you recommend?

[0]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2

[1]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authy.authy

[2]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator

( 6 comments | 2 points | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend? by jhnjhn on Sunday April 26, 2020 @02:46AM (#22985098)
Re:Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend? by 0x54MUR41 on Monday April 27, 2020 @09:49AM (#22995771)
Wow. This app has a nice UI and design. Thanks for suggestion.
Re:Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend? by Isammoc on Sunday April 26, 2020 @02:41AM (#22985071)
I installed andOTP.

Free open source software. Available on Google play and F-droid.

With features I like : icons, import/export, password to open, etc.

Re:Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend? by 0x54MUR41 on Monday April 27, 2020 @09:48AM (#22995767)
Thank you for suggestion. I will take a look.
Re:Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend? by weitzj on Sunday April 26, 2020 @04:01AM (#22985427)
I use Authy. It has backups. You can switch between android and iOS or browser. Multiple devices is also possible.
Re:Ask HN: What is authenticator app you recommend? by 0x54MUR41 on Monday April 27, 2020 @09:49AM (#22995774)
Nice. Thanks for suggestion.