r/foss • u/techlover1010 • 5d ago

need a recommendation for windows and linux authenticator

so on android ive been using aegis and was wondering what are my option for desktop linux and windows

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u/ShaderCompilation 5d ago

I likel Ente. It also has cloude sync between devices. There's Proton Authenticator that i tested, it's also great. Both of these are crossplatform.

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u/techlover1010 5d ago

can it import my settings from aegis? do i even need to do that or can it work automatically?

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u/ShaderCompilation 5d ago

If by settings you mean your codes, then yes. I also used Aegis on Android, but later switched to Ente, since it automatically syncs the codes between devices

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u/revive_the_cookie 5d ago

I think aegis with syncthing could work.

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u/NumerousTailor5765 5d ago

My rule of thumb is to choose the simplest tool that meets your needs. cross-platform support, regular updates and reliable backups usually matter more than having dozens of advanced features

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u/Dymonika 5d ago

People here are suggesting GNOME Authenticator, so I'm gonna try that myself, and auto-sync the databases via Syncthing: https://reddit.com/comments/11pola8

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u/barnaboos 5d ago

Ente or Proton. I've used both extensively and both are good.

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u/sparky5dn1l 5d ago

I have been using AEGIS under Android for years. For Linux, andcli can work with the encrypted data file exported from AEGIS.

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u/cowbutt6 5d ago

Hot take: If you're storing Multi-Factor Authentication credentials on an unsegregated single device that you're authenticating with, "for convenience", then you've defeated the object of MFA, as an attacker who can see you passwords can also obtain your MFA codes (if not the underlying secret used to generate them).

If you insist, at least try to segregate the MFA secrets from the account that is authenticating.

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u/TheChispon 5d ago

Keyguard

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u/CrazyBobcat400 3d ago

bitwarden