Topic: Google Authenticator or Authy - page 3. (Read 2084 times)
Google Authenticator has been very good to me so far in my experience. I have not used Authy so I can't compare. If you do use Google, make sure you back it up! I had to reset my phone and I forgot to back my Authenticator up and it was alot of work to reaccess most of my accounts. Besides that, it's a great app.
Google authentificator if very limited in feature (including backup).
i always used google authenticator on exchanger, but i havn't used authenticator tool other than google, may be try 
Am using Google Authenticator.. what will happen if I loose my mobile?
You receive a backup code when you first setup Google Authenticator. Just keep it in the safe place! The idea is that it can be used in the event you lose your phone.
I am using google auth.
As somebody posted here before, read this links:
Authy VS Google authenticator(r/androidapps): https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/64xkkr/authy_vs_google_authenticator/
Authy vs Google Authenticator - Coinbase(r/bitcoin): https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/5ol41r/authy_vs_google_authenticator_coinbase/
As somebody posted here before, read this links:
Authy VS Google authenticator(r/androidapps): https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/64xkkr/authy_vs_google_authenticator/
Authy vs Google Authenticator - Coinbase(r/bitcoin): https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/5ol41r/authy_vs_google_authenticator_coinbase/
Welp.. looks like I'll switching back to google auth after reading those. Thank you.
I've known authy isn't as secure but I guess if someone can get a hold of my number i'm in a worse situation than I was when I lost my phone.
He talked to my friend. I was not convinced, but I have been using it for years and I think it is most useful and I have never been disappointed. Why not take advantage of such a cool thing as Authy.
I am using google auth.
As somebody posted here before, read this links:
Authy VS Google authenticator(r/androidapps): https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/64xkkr/authy_vs_google_authenticator/
Authy vs Google Authenticator - Coinbase(r/bitcoin): https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/5ol41r/authy_vs_google_authenticator_coinbase/
As somebody posted here before, read this links:
Authy VS Google authenticator(r/androidapps): https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/64xkkr/authy_vs_google_authenticator/
Authy vs Google Authenticator - Coinbase(r/bitcoin): https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/5ol41r/authy_vs_google_authenticator_coinbase/
Welp.. looks like I'll switching back to google auth after reading those. Thank you.
I've known authy isn't as secure but I guess if someone can get a hold of my number i'm in a worse situation than I was when I lost my phone.
I am using google auth.
As somebody posted here before, read this links:
Authy VS Google authenticator(r/androidapps): https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/64xkkr/authy_vs_google_authenticator/
Authy vs Google Authenticator - Coinbase(r/bitcoin): https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/5ol41r/authy_vs_google_authenticator_coinbase/
As somebody posted here before, read this links:
Authy VS Google authenticator(r/androidapps): https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/64xkkr/authy_vs_google_authenticator/
Authy vs Google Authenticator - Coinbase(r/bitcoin): https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/5ol41r/authy_vs_google_authenticator_coinbase/
I've used both, but I prefer Google Authenticator. Just don't make the same mistake I did. I thought that like other Google products, it would be backed up if I did a factory reset on my phone - that is not the case. If you don't have the backup code for a website or exchange written down somewhere, you're more or less screwed unless you can get the support team to remove it from your account. This usually results in your account being locked for some arbitrary time frame.
Moral of the story - write down those codes and keep them safe!
Moral of the story - write down those codes and keep them safe!
This is why I switched to authy. Lost my phone & laptop, couldn't restore new phone as backup was on the laptop. Was an idiot & didn't print out the recovery keys. Took me about 3 weeks to get access back to everything & then set up in Authy.
i still using Google authenticator for a year, i connect it to some exchanges logins
it still works great and my security keep feel safe with 2FA
it still works great and my security keep feel safe with 2FA
Am using Google Authenticator.. what will happen if I loose my mobile?
Authy has backup functionality. Google authenticator doesn't have it.
I am trying to find which 2FA app is better. I have read reviews on app sites but 8d prefer feedback from everyday users and not just bloggers.
Google authenticator is the best way to using it has great demand. most of the people using it for security purpose. it can save our data files and some other information more carefully. so in my point of vies it is very good to use. goggle increasing day buy day its features for the people so really it is good.for using Google authentication never has no any problems for that reason i have to use this Google authentication.
I have used google Authenticator so far and never had a problem. I have not used Authy so cant say much. But i recommend google Authenticator.
I use Authy and it's never let me down
I have been using Google Authenticator for the past 2 years without any problem. Never used Authy so I can't say anything about it.
I'm just using google auth
I have tried the two and my personal preference also goes to Google Authenticator. Never had a problem with none of them thouh, but I like GA a bit more. Try them both and find for yourself I would say and like mentioned above backup all the codes so you don't have any trouble later if you got any problems with your smartphone.
What about issues related to changing devices. I'm a field worker, sometimes I have to switch devices when one runs out of battery.
I use Authy on several devices (smartphones and tablet). That apps allow you to connect it to several devices through mobile number account. As long as you use the same mobile number, Authy on all devices should be synchronized.
It works great. So stable, I never had any issue with it. The downside of it is maybe it posses some security risks as your (encrypted) data is stored on Authy server. It may be seen as a downside and upside. The upside is you can easily restore the backup if you lost your phone.
I've used both, but I prefer Google Authenticator. Just don't make the same mistake I did. I thought that like other Google products, it would be backed up if I did a factory reset on my phone - that is not the case. If you don't have the backup code for a website or exchange written down somewhere, you're more or less screwed unless you can get the support team to remove it from your account. This usually results in your account being locked for some arbitrary time frame.
Moral of the story - write down those codes and keep them safe!
Moral of the story - write down those codes and keep them safe!
I didn't realise that myself. Thanks for the headsup as I think it would have caught me out.
I am using Google Authentificator myself. It's a trusted one and secured!
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