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Overview

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Twilio User Authentication & Identity offers digital identity verification and intelligence tools to build mutual trust between business and consumer.

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Google Authenticator is a mobile app that generates codes for two-factor authentication. With this service, you can sign in to an account by entering a code generated by the Google Authenticator application on your smartphone rather than a password. The only way someone can access your email, documents, or photos is by obtaining a code on your mobile device.

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  • Mid size businesses
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  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
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Pros

And the most important thing is that it is completely free. And the interesting thing about the application is the support provided by those in charge of it.
The user experience is good, Authy knows what I need, and the limitations that I can have if I lose my phone, the back up process is easy compared to other apps, they have a nice and neat design.
Authy has been a life-saver, saving both time and money while providing great security. The set up and day to day has been seamless.

Pros

My overall experience with Google Authenticator is too good. It helps us to apply MFA to access our repository and also helps to log in to our organization's laptop.
Google Authenticator makes it super easy to authenticate for any application that is connected to it. Opening the app and finding the code makes it a seamless experience.
I have been using Google Authenticator for years for work and I love how user friendly it is.

Cons

One major setback for Authy is that it forces obsolete SMS verification, this is a severe security weakness and should be abandoned ASAP.
I personally can not think about anything I disliked about Authy.
Recovering your account takes 24 hours in case you've lost your phone.

Cons

It's difficult to get access of the codes when we loose the mobile.
While using the application, I did not encounter anything that bothered me.
No cloud backup, limited account recovery options.
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Key features

  • Total features24
  • AML Compliance
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Access Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Address Validation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Auto Extraction
  • Credential Management
  • Data Aggregation and Publishing
  • Data Quality Control
  • Domain Check
  • Encrypted Password Storage
  • Fraud Detection
  • KYC Compliance
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multiple Authentication Methods
  • Password Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Syntax Check
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Onboarding
  • Total features5
  • AML Compliance
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Access Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Address Validation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Auto Extraction
  • Credential Management
  • Data Aggregation and Publishing
  • Data Quality Control
  • Domain Check
  • Encrypted Password Storage
  • Fraud Detection
  • KYC Compliance
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multiple Authentication Methods
  • Password Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Syntax Check
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Onboarding

Integrations

  • Total integrations2
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Datadog
  • Dropbox Business
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Workspace
  • Jira
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Okta
  • OneLogin
  • PagerDuty
  • ServiceNow
  • Slack
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • WordPress
  • Zendesk Suite
  • Total integrations43
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Datadog
  • Dropbox Business
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Workspace
  • Jira
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Okta
  • OneLogin
  • PagerDuty
  • ServiceNow
  • Slack
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • WordPress
  • Zendesk Suite

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Mark R.

Food & Beverages, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Best Google Authenticator Replacement

Reviewed 3 years ago

The experience from set up to day-to-day use is easy. We don't need additional training as the methods itself are intuitive. Daily, this helps with efficiency as we are able to access it in any device we own.

Pros

Authy links with Twilio and Recurly really well which our team both use on a daily basis. What we like most about Authy is being able to tie this to a specific user account. This means portability and security. We are able to install it on different platforms (especially desktop.) This eliminates the process of checking your phone. You can simply copy and paste the code in the same device.

Cons

I couldn't think of any. This was recommended by our engineers as a replacement to Google Authenticator.

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Matteo M.

Information Technology and Services, self-employed

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Autentificazione a due fattori sicura e affidabile

Reviewed a year ago

Da quando mi è capitato di perdere le chiavi accesso con Google Authenticator ho deciso di passare a Account Security e non me ne sono mai pentito.

Pros

Il vantaggio principale di Account Security è il fatto che questo software consente di creare un account al quale associare tutte le chiavi di accesso a due fattori dei servizi che si è salvati. Se per un qualsiasi motivo il software viene cancellato, le chiavi di accesso possono essere recuperate facilmente rifacendo l'accesso al nostro account.

Cons

Per quanto riguarda la mia esperienza personale, Account Security non ha alcun difetto e lo consiglierei a tutti coloro che vogliono proteggere i proprio account con l'autenticazione a due fattori.

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Erik K.

Internet, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Great 2FA authenticator app

Reviewed 3 years ago

I originally downloaded Authy to use for 2FA tokens for various programs through work, but also began using it for personal use. It is a very good experience and have had no problems with Authy.

Pros

Authy is a simple to use 2FA authenticator app. It's very straightforward and simple.

Cons

I can't think of anything I did not like about the app.

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Rudinei N.

Internet, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Best two-step authenticator

Reviewed 4 years ago

It is a great two-factor authenticator, I never had any problems and I use it daily.

Pros

The application is very efficient and easy to use, it generates a code every 30 seconds to log into your accounts, it is the best in the category of 2-factor authentication.

Cons

There could be a small adjustment in the size of the grid in relation to the top, the grid is very small and the other is very large, and if you are using it on a tablet for example, then this difference is huge.

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Matt S.

Education Management, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used other for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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A Solid Authenticator

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

Authy does exactly what it should do, it works well as a solid authenticator.

Cons

No complaints, it does the one thing I need it to very well.

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Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Good Alternative

Reviewed 2 years ago

Happy with it in General, good alternative to authenticatiors which are only available on your mobile, if you loose your cell phone, you are in huge trouble getting back access to your accounts, it is not the case here at least,

Pros

What I really like about it is, you can access your MFA from different devices, so for example in case you loose your cell phone, you won't loose your access to your accounts, online Google Authenticator for example

Cons

a bit confusing terms for different passwords

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Anne H.

Publishing, self-employed

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Easiest Authenticator I've Found

Reviewed 3 years ago

I use 2FA wherever possible so this program makes things much easier. I like I can easily identify the service by the logo.

Pros

I got this app after I got a new phone. Previously, I had Google Authenticator, but they wanted me to re-enter everything. However, the incident made me look for alternatives, and I found this one. Even though Google has remedied this earlier problem, I'm happy with Authy and see no reason to switch.

Cons

I wish I could better organize the apps. Maybe drag and drop based on usage. There is a good search function though. And ideally, I'd like to see a password feature added.

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Mauricio F.

Online Media, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Secure your accounts with Authy

Reviewed 3 years ago

Robust software, been using it for years across multiple phones and computers. I recommend it to anyone thinking of using a software-based 2FA solution.

Pros

Authy is my preferred software authenticator app because of its synchronisation capabilities. Desktop or mobile, 2FA codes are available everywhere you need them, with encryption and password security.

Cons

The UX needs a bit of work. Just small things like accounts not being in alphabetical order when you try to manage them.

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💻 Gabriel B.

Computer Software, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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The best authenticator app available

Reviewed 3 years ago
Pros

Authy is a multi-device 2FA app that can be used with any account you might want to secure, as long as that account supports 2FA via apps. It offers back-up functionality via its cloud and describes a very secure process to handle it, where only a back-up password will be able to unencrypt it. It provides a friendly user interface where you can see the icons for each of the accounts you registered.

Cons

I miss the functionality from Microsoft Authenticator where I can receive a notification and just approve the access, but it's not a big deal as it only works with Microsoft accounts.

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Ismail K.

Business Supplies and Equipment, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Best Authenticator App

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Twilio Authy is the free best authenticator app that has many options, making it easier to authenticate your accounts.Adding new accounts to your Authy account is extremely easy, you just need to enter your private key or scan the QR Code. After that, it will automatically generate one-time passcodes that will be expired within the next 30 seconds.

Cons

Recovering your account takes 24 hours in case you've lost your phone.

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Jonathan A.

Legal Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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My Brave Experience

Reviewed 3 years ago

Love Brave. It's my default browser. Would highly recommend.

Pros

- Does not use up a lot of RAM - Does not cause my laptop's fan to ramp up excessively - No Google integration - Love the award of BAT crypto for browsing - Based on Chromium, can install Google extensions without all the additional Google integrations as previously mentioned.

Cons

Would love to see the user give more control over the arranging of icons on the UI. Some form of decentralized back up for bookmarks and settings.

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Tania Marcia d.

Government Administration, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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App de segurança para Androide de autenticação em duas etapas

Reviewed 3 years ago

Eu uso a bem tempo , pois, necessito de enviar dinheiro e receber de algumas plataformas, preciso de trabalhar com e-mails, e o Authy me da mais confiança em relação a segurança de dados no Androide. o App é de confiança e de segurança no fato de possibilitar autenticação em duas etapas , é do google uma empresa com credibilidade.

Pros

é seguro, facil de usar depois de instalado, confio no App.

Cons

na verdade penso que a instalação deveria ser mais fácil, o fato de ter de configurar usando QR Code em PC, atrapalha um pouco. a reinstalação em outro aparelho é complicada , isto também deveria melhorar

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Information Technology and Services, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

Simple & Best app for 2 factor Authentication

Reviewed 2 years ago

Good authenticator app

Pros

- Easy to setup authentication - Simple & user friendly interface.

Cons

- No issues so far. Best app in this segment

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Gary S.

Marketing and Advertising, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall, it is good for simple authentication uses.

Pros

The best thing is that it is free. It is very easy to use. I also have not experienced any breaches, its authentication codes is not easy to replicate.

Cons

Refresh time for the code is too quick, if the device or internet lags, the code becomes invalid. No other unique feature.

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Tiffani Z.

Religious Institutions, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

One step authorizing made easy

Reviewed 12 days ago

Every secure login today makes you jump through hoops to authenticate that it’s really you. This program makes it an easy one step, no texts clogging your message inbox! It’s especially easy when logging into a program on your computer and pulling your authentication code off your phone.

Pros

Easy and convenient way to electronically authenticate your identity.

Cons

Toggling from one app to another when using it on my phone.

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Computer & Network Security, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

This make sure Multi Factor Authentication for Everyone.

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall it is the best application for Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).

Pros

One of great feature for Google Authenticator is that its availability, easily available on PlayStore and AppStore. With Google Authenticator we are more secure today, even if someone steals your password, this is one way that you are sure that you are safe.

Cons

May be they can make UI more easier, just by having notification on Mobile App, you should be able to authenticate with one click.

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Samuel A.

Telecommunications, 1-10 employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Google Authenticator

Essential Security Tool

Reviewed 2 years ago

Great for two-factor authentication, but it could benefit from more robust backup and recovery features.

Pros

Added account security, easy setup process for different services

Cons

No cloud backup, limited account recovery options

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Rishiraj Singh S.

Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

By the Google Authenticator, our organization adding additional layer to authenticate users before accessing the company resources. It helps to secure their data even users credentials got compromised.

Pros

The most about Google Authenticator is help us to authenicate user via either Two-Factor or Multi-Factor feature even users credentials get compromised. It helps organization to secure their data by the Multi-Factor authentication for the user to access it.

Cons

As of now, i don't have anything which i don't like about this software.

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Busola R.

Retail, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

Best authentication app ever

Reviewed 3 months ago

I love the fact that I have a third means of authentication and it is safe . The steps taken to preserve security is top notch

Pros

I love the security it offers and the fact that you are safe from hackers . It’s very good that you can change your method of authentication too

Cons

I don’t like the difficulty of changing say phone no or email address. It may kick you out of Google completely for weeks

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Guy G.

Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

Simple 2FA product integrates with most platforms

Reviewed a year ago
Pros

Simple, easy to use, portable, always on, and integrates with all products that I want multi factor authentication on.

Cons

No complaints, it does what it says on the can, simple and straightforward!

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Harshad S.

Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

My overall experience with Google Authenticator is good. It helps organisation to add a security layer to authenticate user before he/she can access the company data.

Pros

The most feature about this software which i like is MFA or Two-Factor Authentication. It helps organisation to authenticate user and make their data more secure even if users credentials get compromised. To access data, attacker needs to get the user personal device where he installed his application to get the token to login into the system.

Cons

As of now, I don't have anything which I don't like about this software.

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Mahipal Singh B.

Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

My overall experience with Google Authenticator is too good. It helps us to apply MFA to access our repository and also helps to log in to our organization's laptop. It makes our laptop more secure even if got stolen.

Pros

Multi-factor authentication is the best part of this software I loved. It helps us to secure our data or resources even if our credentials got compromised. The token we are using as MFA is kept refreshing and valid for 30 sec and reduce the hacking attack.

Cons

As of now, I don't have anything which I don't like about this software.

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Tracy O.

Graphic Design, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

The only two-factor authentication you need.

Reviewed 2 years ago

I love and trust Google Authenticator. It’s the only app I have and will ever use for my two-factor authentication. It gives me the extra layer of security for my crypto wallet and my social media accounts. There is a lot of hacking going around lately and with Google Authenticator and a strong password – I know I have double the security.

Pros

The best thing about Google Authenticator is that it’s easy to set up and use. Even when I suggest it to my not-so-tech-savvy clients, they are able to set it up and use it. It integrates seamlessly into my business, and I have it connected to every application that I use online that will allow me to. I know that my social media profiles have an extra layer of security which is great, especially with all the hacking going around lately.

Cons

There is nothing that I dislike about it.

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Arturo L.

Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

Used monthly for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

The must-have app for anyone who wants to perform double authentication.

Reviewed 2 years ago

Google Authenticator is one of the several authentication apps which has been emerging and gaining popularity being already a favorite for many, and I include myself in that list since it is too easy to secure your accounts against possible hacking attacks and of course, we want to avoid it at all costs, and more living in a completely digital environment and we have too sensitive information. Doing this simple action makes our accounts virtually impossible to hack as it has the notifications of the attempted access to the account, with this we can deny it so that we can access the account, and then we will be able to protect it from hacking. And of course, this is a call to anyone reading this, download an authentication app because you never know when an attack of this kind will come your way.

Pros

The impressive ease with which you can link your social network accounts since nowadays hacks to personal accounts are the order of the day and I am surprised that many people still do not use this type of app since it is virtually impossible that they can do something to your account of the different social networks you have. The process is quite simple, in almost any social network you have your security tab, there should be some function which is double-authentication, click there and simply use Google Authenticator, you can link it by QR code, and ready, you have your account safe from hackers.

Cons

The truth is that it is an app that delivers what you ask for and gives you the temporary codes to access your account without any problem, but try to always have an open authenticator account to avoid problems in exporting your accounts to another device.

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Jagat Singh B.

Computer Software, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Multi Factor Authenticator

Reviewed 2 years ago

It is good for me at every level it - Easy to integrate with any application, Easy to use, Quick and responsive,

Pros

It is good to enhance security from one level to another level. I am using google authenticator for my Gmail account to secure one step ahead. We are storing crucial data over Gmail and I like QR codes to authenticate which is really too fast. Like Gmail, we can integrate google authenticator on other applications that contain more sensitive data just like Git. When I log in to the Git account, it asks me for two-factor authentication.

Cons

As of now, I didn't face any issues with google authenticator. It works with me hassle-free till now.

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Information Technology and Services, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Best Multi factor Authentication Software

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall it's been a great experience, I always use this, very easy and very secured. One of the best in market for open source.

Pros

It's open source and very user friendly user interface

Cons

It's difficult to get access of the codes when we loose the mobile. Back up and recovery management should be made friendly and also user should get notification to backup after incase if we loose the configured mobile phone

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Laura D.

Hospital & Health Care, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

Easiest Authenticator App

Reviewed 15 days ago

My workplace switch to Google Workspace, and I had to download this authenticator. I am not a fan of authenticator apps because they often do not work with my older Smartphone, but the setup with Google Authenticator was seamless and works every time.

Pros

Easiest authenticator to use and setup, it accepts all my user ids with no problem.

Cons

I wish there was a way to customize the background and categorize the user ids into folders.

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Raj K.

Mining & Metals, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

A highly secure app for online authentication

Reviewed 2 years ago

It is a strong and secure app for its core purpose but lacks any frills and extra features.

Pros

1. There is a timer for every PIN code, preventing any misuse. i.e., the PINs expire automatically every 30 seconds. 2. There is an additional layer of safety with the option to reveal PINs only when you want to display them. 3. You can transfer your accounts seamlessly to a new device using a simple export and import account interface. You don't have to configure several accounts whenever you change your device. 4. You can also check the recent activity link to spot any suspicious activities. 5. You can reset the 2-step verification on your Google account or associated accounts, offering true portability. 6. You can even time-sync the codes provided by your device. This time correction will sync app and device times to ensure you get the security codes in real time. 7. It is easy to set up accounts using QR codes in two-step verification. 8. The app offers more robust security to users with two-step verification. You need to enter your password first and then enter the code provided by this app. 9. The logo that looks like the G of Google is an image of a high-security safe locker, reinforcing safety and security. 10. There is a dark mode as well to ensure the readability of codes.

Cons

1. The app's name is the same as its prime competitor – Microsoft, which may confuse some users. 2. Any trouble with the time of your device can lock you out of your accounts, leading to undue frustration and inconvenience. 3. The interface is too minimalistic without setting options like battery optimization, rearranging accounts, feedback, etc.: it sounds like "Take it or leave it." 4. The authentication codes are typically six-digit numerics but start with a G and a dash. It may confuse some users about whether to enter G or not. 5. It does not support the autofill passwords feature.

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Naiyan R.

Computer Software, self-employed

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend5/10

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User experience of Google Authenticator

Reviewed 2 years ago

If i say honestly the service are good ,but its need more upgrade , some futures are missing like account sync or backup option . Its really Disappoint me a lot.

Pros

I mostly like its service for its full free and the user interface

Cons

yes there are some futures are missing , there are no sync option available . If some how auth app get uninstall i cant restore or backup it again its a major issue of this authenticator

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deniz s.

Education Management, 201-500 employees

Used weekly for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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A crucial role but a terrible user experience design

Reviewed 2 years ago

It is almost a ghost application. You do not know that it exists until it is required to perform its job. It is amazing how qucikly and easily you log in into tour accounts without any hustle. It needs to improve its design to provide more tolls to its users.

Pros

When there is a website or application working with Google authenticator, it is very easy to establish a secure way of protecting your account.

Cons

The program's design is too simple. You see only your connected accounts. As a user, I still do not know whether I can change the passwords of my accounts via google authenticator.

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Akshita B.

Hospitality, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Why you need Google Authenticator

Reviewed 2 years ago

I have been a long-term user since I found out how easy it was to get hacked. That extra layer made me feel at peace knowing that it won't to easy for a hacker to access my account.

Pros

As any Authenticator would it provides you with an extra layer of security to access your files or for other people to access them. But it works across multiple platforms and notifies you when someone tries to access it without your permission. It gives you a one-time pin for you to log in to your account keeping it safe from people who might have access to your email and password. The pin also changes every 30 seconds making it impossible for others to guess or access it without your permission.

Cons

The user interface can be improved to match Google's current material design but other than that there's nothing I would want to be changed. Although more factors can be added to further improve security.

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Suzanne A.

Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Google Authenticator

very user friendly

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

I have been using Google Authenticator for years for work and I love how user friendly it is. It is so easy to use! All you have to do is open up the app and everything you need is right there for you, waiting. It is such a basic, easy to use product that anyone can use it, no matter what your app level usage is.

Cons

nothing, I have no complaints about this product.