Ask HN: Recommended two-factor authenticator app for personal use?

Re:Ask HN: Recommended two-factor authenticator app for pers... by ajyey on Monday December 20, 2021 @10:50PM (#29633621)

I use Microsoft’s Authenticator and so far have had no problems. I also use 1Password’s built in 2FA functionality which is a little redundant but it makes filling in 2FA code on websites and apps very easy.

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Re:Ask HN: Recommended two-factor authenticator app for pers... by ccakes on Monday December 20, 2021 @10:56PM (#29633668)

Using tools like 1Password and Bitwarden to manage your OTP codes, while arguably better than not using OTP at all, is a bad idea.

If you password for $service is exposed in a dump then you're ok but if your password manager is exposed then both factors of credentials are exposed. Using a separate app is definitely more secure.

You can use Google Authenticator without being a Google user, but Authy is another pretty reputable app which might be worth a look.

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Re:Ask HN: Recommended two-factor authenticator app for pers... by bladegash on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @02:50AM (#29635017)

I started using Microsoft Authenticator for work, since I have several O365 accounts that require it. Ended up really liking it and use it for all of my TOTP now, with Bitwarden as my password manager. Also have a yubikey, for other purposes.

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Re:Ask HN: Recommended two-factor authenticator app for pers... by brundolf on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @12:28AM (#29634247)

Just so you know- the article I've now linked in the original post found some nontrivial issues with Microsoft's Authenticator

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