Overall, both apps have a near-identical UI and make it easy to add and read QR codes on the fly, but Authy does it better. Also, Authy supports both list and grid view. LastPass Authenticator misses out on this simple but useful feature, making the UI less appealing and more difficult to navigate. However, that does raise the question of SIM swapping hacks (more on that later).Īuthy pulls logos of most popular sites making it easy to identify codes in a sea of text. It might sound odd to you that Authy asks for your mobile number when you launch the app for the first time. For me, scanning a QR is faster and easier. There is a plus sign to scan and add 2FA codes quickly, either by scanning the QR code or by entering the key manually. As with most 2FA apps, the layout is pretty simple. Surprisingly, Authy and LastPass Authenticator adopt a red theme. Time to see which 2FA should you trust with your online world and why. The alternative to TOTP is the App Code for Kite web login and Mobile/SMS OTP for Kite app login.LastPass is a popular password manager developer who has released a 2FA app which offers cloud backups and multi-device sync. To enable TOTP from the profile section, follow these steps:Įnter the OTP received on the email and tap onĮnter the OTP received on the email and click on Is selected, click on the reset link received on email to reset the password.įield, enter the TOTP generated on Authy and click on Is selected, enter the OTP received and if To download Authy, visitįield, enter the TOTP generated on Authy and tap on Set up an external authenticator such as Authy. To enable TOTP from the login page, follow these steps:Įnter the email ID and captcha, and click on
TOTP can be enabled in two ways, i.e., from the login page and the profile section. To know how to enable the device lock, see To avoid using TOTP, enable the device lock. Microsoft® Authenticator available on Google Play Google® Authenticator available on Google Play The following apps can be downloaded on PCs or phones to generate the TOTP: A TOTP is generated by an app or any other device that supports TOTP and is valid only for a short duration (usually 30 seconds) and is regenerated every 30 seconds. A Time-based One Time Password (TOTP) is not a traditional OTP that is delivered via email or SMS.
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