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I switched to Aegis recently, and I did it for only 2 reasons: 1) I prefer to use OSS when possible 2) Aegis supports import/export/backup - so if I get a new
by GordonS 4y ago
I switched to Aegis recently, and I did it for only 2 reasons:
1) I prefer to use OSS when possible
2) Aegis supports import/export/backup - so if I get a new phone, I don't have to spend days setting up my dozens of accounts again! This also means I can setup the same OTPs in both Keepass and my phone, so I can always get into my accounts
I'm really liking it, it does the same job as the Google and Microsoft Authenticator apps, but import/export/backup means it's more usable
- Rygian 4y agoI can import/export with Google authenticator (via QR codes).
- GordonS 4y agoIIRC, it didn't used to give you any control over import/export, and only supported using an opaque Google storage option. Has that changed? Aegis gives me the actual seed, full control of the data so I can do with it as I please.
- cbsmith 4y agoTends not to work to well in the scenario where you drop your phone into the ocean.
- openplatypus 4y agoKeep away from oceans.
- cbsmith 4y agoSounds like a good plan.
- Rygian 4y agoNormally one does their backups before they are necessary.
- rootext 4y agoYou can import/export to Google Authenticator only and you must have two phones. You cannot backup QR codes because screenshot is forbidden for security reason. You cannot migrate to another application.
- Rygian 4y agoI just took a pic of the QR codes with my webcam and stored that in KeePass.
- dexterdog 4y agoI just keep a copy of all QR codes in a safe place. When I need to move to a new device I just install andOTP and scan them all on the new device. I don't like my keys to be protected by only a password somewhere. I prefer to add physical protection to them. If they are accessible from my computer then it's not really 2FA.