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Colleagues - Authy is the 2FA Authenticator App I have used for
years due to its end to end encryption sync-ability across
platforms.<br>
Today I received a "Desktop App Sunset Notice" in an update to
Authy, noting a March 19, 2024 end of life for the Authy desktop
authenticator app. The mobile app on Android will continue to
function. That means Authy would be limited to mye mobile Android
(and for others to their Apply versions).<br>
<br>
Do you have a recommendation for a replacement 2FA authenticator
that syncs cross-platform (at least Windows and Android) and has end
to end encryption? <br>
<br>
Twilio, Authy's owner, kindly suggested trying one of the following
desktop authenticator alternatives. I have not explored these
alternatives; do not know if they sync cross-platform and have a
mobile app version.<br>
<br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://authenticator.cc/">https://authenticator.cc/</a><br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://steptwo.app/">https://steptwo.app/</a> <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://secrets.app/">https://secrets.app/</a><br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://keepassxc.org/">https://keepassxc.org/</a><br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://support.1password.com/one-time-passwords/">https://support.1password.com/one-time-passwords/</a><br>
<br>
Any other comments in the 2FA issue are welcome. My concerns are
security, usability, and reliability. I have always been concerned
with being locked out of a substantive online service as a result of
the corresponding 2FA service becoming unavailable, which is what I
consider a reliability issue.<br>
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