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I have been using the Yubico Authenticator for about a year. The really handy part for me is that the otp codes are generated by the hardware YubiKey, so switch
by videlov 5y ago
I have been using the Yubico Authenticator for about a year. The really handy part for me is that the otp codes are generated by the hardware YubiKey, so switching phones is a non issue.
- fhaldridge7 5y agoi didn't know about Yubico Authenticator, it seems like a great solution. How do you handle QR codes?
- videlov 5y agoIt uses the phone camera to scan QR codes during the initial setup but stores credentials on the yubikey itself.
- fhaldridge7 5y agoi see, I was checking the desktop version and there's no option to import a qr code image
- jlokier 5y agoA significant problem with 2FA codes on a phone (if not backed up) is when the phone breaks or is lost or stolen. Seems to me a Yubikey can also break or be lost or stolen. That's why I rejected a Yubikey option and use Aegis instead. I think the risks associated with someone getting hold of my 2FA keys are lower than the risks associated with getting permanently locked out of my accounts due to losing the 2FA keystore.