Re: Authenticator apps

Thanks very much to all who replied to my email re authenticator apps.

An authenticator app is a small program that uses TOTP codes to enable a 2fa software token secure connection between a user and their online accounts.

This type of connection is approved by many websites and is more secure than a connection via an SMS text message to a phone.

The Authy app uses TOTP codes to establish 2fa connection between a user and their online accounts.

This Authy app was available on a Debian desktop, but is now no longer available for this platform.

I do not wish to use any password managers, such as keepassxc, as they are more complicated than needed.

I just need a simple 2fa TOTP authenticator program.

I believe that two packages in the Snap Store fulfill my requirement - authme and Smart 2FA TOTP. Unfortunately I cannot find any documentation as to exactly how these packages work.

I am hoping that someone has some information about these packages.

On Sun, Aug 4, 2024, 5:44 PM Mick Ab <recoverymail123890@gmail.com> wrote:

I have a Debian Bullseye desktop PC.

I am looking for a 2fa authenticator that works on my desktop, without using a smartphone or tablet.

I used to use Authy but that apt is no longer supported for my desktop.

Ente-auth was suggested but I have seen problems with that.

I found authenticator.cc for use as a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome. However I found that my Bullseye version of Firefox would not accept the authenticator.cc. Also the authenticator.cc app did not appear to be installed properly with my Bullseye version of Chrome.

I have found two simple authenticator apps available in the Snap Store - authme and Smart 2FA TOTP. However I have not been able to find any documentation on these apps which explain how to use them.

Can anyone help please ?

Mike