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> As long as the data on my device is synced to iCloud storage But is it though? That’s the major catch. Something as important as Google Authenticator is not
by lakpan 3y ago
> As long as the data on my device is synced to iCloud storage
But is it though? That’s the major catch. Something as important as Google Authenticator is not backed up, so you must enable sync to your account to ensure you don’t lose it (which wasn’t a thing at all until recently)
- toomuchtodo 3y agoI don’t use nor recommend Google Authenticator. If you want a secure 2FA/MFA, use a hardware token or a passkey. TOTPs without a backup or sync is pain waiting to happen. Of course, syncing TOTPs comes with its own threat model. Something to keep in mind.
- lakpan 3y agoSometimes you don’t have a choice. Sometimes even if have that set up, the service will still send an SMS.
- valiant-comma 3y agoGoogle Authenticator can sync to your account, now, meaning codes will be available from any new device. https://security.googleblog.com/2023/04/google-authenticator-now-supports.html https://security.googleblog.com/2023/04/google-authenticator...
- lakpan 3y agoThat’s what I said, and I think it’s opt-in. GA is just one of many who silently opt out of iCloud. > you must enable sync to your account