>> With hacking and phishing attempts online, it’s more important than ever to >> have extra protection in our accounts. I have always used Microsoft >> Authenticator or Google Authenticator, but “Authenticator” by 2Stable >> <https://authenticator.2stable.com/> is a new two-factor authentication app >> designed for Apple devices. >> >> 2Stable is a company located in Andorra, and several features of >> Authenticator stand out. First and foremost, there’s no need to create an >> account, and you just have to remember one password. You can also sync and >> backup with all your devices via iCloud, including the Mac and the Apple >> Watch. >> >> Authenticator is really simple to use, and it’s possible to import all your >> data from Google Authenticator. I also never experienced the Apple Universal >> Clipboard feature working as fast as with this app. One tap on the iPhone, >> Command + V on Mac, and that’s it. >> >> If you don’t have your iPhone around, you can check your codes on the Apple >> Watch or in the Mac app. On the Mac, for example, you can scan your screen >> within the app to quickly add a new account. If, by any chance, you’re >> having trouble adding your Uber account or email, Authenticator shows the >> FAQ from the app to help you finish the two-factor authentication. >> >> >> With support for iOS 14 widgets, >> <https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/27/ios-14-widget-apps/> you can also select >> some of your accounts for easy access. Authenticator also supports biometric >> authentication with Touch ID and Face ID, and all data is encrypted even if >> stored on iCloud. >> >> As for now, the team behind the app is working on U2F support, Safari, >> Firefox, and Chrome extensions, secure account share, unlock with Apple >> Watch, and translation/localization in other languages. Even though web >> extensions are not available, as long as you have at least one Apple device >> (iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, or Apple Watch) with you, it’s possible to enter >> the 2FA code. And even if you’re offline, the app still generates secure >> tokens. >> >> >> One thing I really enjoyed about Authenticator is the ability to manually >> select your account icon. For example, using Microsoft’s own app, there were >> some logins without an image. With this one, all my accounts are >> personalized, and I can even choose different icons for different services. >> >> Authenticator is free to download, but you have to pay a $9.99 yearly >> subscription to take advantage of the full app. In the free version, the >> user can only add two accounts without synchronization and backup features. >> You can download it here >> <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1538761576?pt=122171064&ct=2stable.com.iPhone&mt=8#?platform=iphone>. >> > > > Enjoy sports, Technology, and real life discussions? > Join my Podcast LiveStream > <https://twitter.com/rogueamoeba/status/1387792720853405703?s=21> > To be interactive, ask questions or make comments > Subscribe to the event Calendar > <webcal://p12-caldav.icloud.com/published/2/MTEzNDcxNzc0NjQxMTM0N6xS8r8L1d85V251p4VT8dksXNi9EYqITfP2vRreo8IVSL_WmuDofjaQY4M0jTF3fALaeLsz1ZXC2IiycviC-rA> > To find out when to join us live > <https://twitter.com/rogueamoeba/status/1387792720853405703?s=21>. >
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