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Your authenticator apps won't be backed up. They require you to export them to a QR code or some other printed format... then "restored" once you setup your new
by Alupis 4y ago
Your authenticator apps won't be backed up. They require you to export them to a QR code or some other printed format... then "restored" once you setup your new phone.
Probably a security policy thing more than a technology thing... but the result is the same. TOTP is dangerous for the wrong user.
- happyopossum 4y agoThat’s up to the developer, it’s not a requirement of TOTP apps.
- jonhohle 4y agoFor the past several years both macOS and iOS have TOTP built into the password manager. It’s non-obvious how to set it up and doesn’t auto-prompt readily like password management does, but I’ve moved all of my TOTP over and have a backup, it’s synced to all my devices, and I don’t need a dedicated TOTP app.
- jb1991 4y agoWow I never knew this.