5 of the Best Alternatives for Google Authenticator

Top Alternatives to Google Authenticator

• Duo Security.
• RSA SecurID® Access.
• Authy.
• Azure Multi-Factor Authentication.
• LastPass.
• Ping Identity.
• CyberArk Idaptive.
• Yubico.

1. Is Authy better than Google Authenticator?
2. How do I replace Google Authenticator?
3. What is the safest Authenticator app?
4. Why you should never use Google Authenticator?
5. Can I use Microsoft authenticator instead of Google?
6. Can Google Authenticator be hacked?
7. How do I recover my old Google Authenticator code?
8. Can I have Google Authenticator on two devices?
9. Is Google Authenticator linked to Google account?
10. What authenticator does Amazon use?
11. Can I use any authenticator app?
12. Which apps use Google Authenticator?

Is Authy better than Google Authenticator?

'They're a more secure way to do two-factor verification. ... As for which app to use, Google Authenticator offers a barebones experience backed by a company with a sterling security record, while Authy offers more features, like being able to pull codes from not just your smartphone but your desktop or tablet.

How do I replace Google Authenticator?

The old school way still works

1. Install Authenticator on your new phone.
2. On your computer, visit Google's two-step verification site and log in to your Google account. ...
3. Click Change Phone in the Authenticator app section. ...
4. Open the Authenticator app on your new phone and tap Begin > Scan barcode.

What is the safest Authenticator app?

• Google Authenticator: Best overall.
• LastPass Authenticator: Runner up.
• Microsoft Authenticator.
• Authy: Best multi-device solution.
• Yubico Authenticator.
• Titan Security Key.

Why you should never use Google Authenticator?

Since the provider has to give you a generated secret during registration, the secret can be exposed at that time. Warning: The primary concern with using a Time-based One-time Password like the Google Authenticator is that you have to trust the providers with protecting your secret.

Can I use Microsoft authenticator instead of Google?

Can I use the Microsoft Authenticator app instead of Google ot does it have to be Google's authenticator. You can use Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or even Lastpass Authenticator. That's just a few. ... Just scan the QR code into all of the apps (or manually in put the key).

Can Google Authenticator be hacked?

The authenticator method uses apps such as Google Authenticator, LastPass, 1Password, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy and Yubico. However, while it's safer than 2FA via SMS, there have been reports of hackers stealing authentication codes from Android smartphones.

How do I recover my old Google Authenticator code?

To do that, you must log into your Google account, and then go to the Google 2FA site, where you'll be prompted to log in once again. Upon successful authentication, you'll see an entry for Backup codes. Click the SHOW CODES button (Figure A).

Can I have Google Authenticator on two devices?

You can set up Google Authenticator so that you can generate verification codes from more than one device. Make sure that you have Google Authenticator downloaded on all devices that you want to use.

Is Google Authenticator linked to Google account?

Google Authenticator protects your Google account from keyloggers and password theft. With two-factor authentication, you'll need both your password and an authentication code to log in. The Google Authenticator app runs on Android, iPhone, iPod, iPad and BlackBerry devices.

What authenticator does Amazon use?

To download an authenticator app, go to the app store for your device or browse the Internet: If you're using an iOS or Android device, you can download Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator from your respective app store.

Can I use any authenticator app?

Google Authenticator

If you go to just about any online service that supports the six-digit TOTP codes that are at the heart of 2FA, this is the app you're instructed to download. ... For third-party apps and services, you can use any of the three 2FA authenticators I describe here.

Which apps use Google Authenticator?

The Google Authenticator app was chosen because it's free and widely available on Android, iOS/Apple, BlackBerry, or Windows mobile devices, and other third party APIs/Apps.
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For example:

• Dropbox.
• Lastpass.
• KeepSafe.
• WordPress Login Plugin.
• Rails.
• Python.
• HTML5.