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Re:It’s time to stop using SMS for security by corty on Tuesday March 16, 2021 @07:14AM (#26475258)
Microsoft Authenticator can be replaced by any app that does standard OTP, e.g. FreeOTP+.
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Re:It’s time to stop using SMS for security by heroprotagonist on Tuesday March 16, 2021 @10:49AM (#26477425)
Oh nice, I just checked my account and it has the option now. It didn't when I last looked a couple years ago. I'm glad they added this.

Thanks for the heads up!

Still, the principle stands for a number of other sites. eg, Steam (using their app or email), Twitch (authy or bust), etc. I'd rather use an open standard than be limited to a custom or specific authenticator.

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