If you have ever tried to export Google Authenticator to Authy, it may not surprise you that the QR codes generated by the Google Authenticator app when transferring accounts are not compatible with Authy. I have recently decided to test if exporting Google Authenticator to other 2FA applications is as simple as I thought. Unfortunately, …
If you are familiar with 1Password, you probably know that the 1Password can generate 2FA TOTP codes used to protect your online accounts. You may also know that you can add 2FA codes to 1Password by either scanning the QR code displayed on the page or an image or manually typing the Secret Key. However, …
If you are reading this article, I’m sure you are aware that the QR codes generated by the Google Authenticator app when transferring accounts are unreadable by other similar applications capable of generating the TOTP codes. For example, applications like Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass, or 1Password, to name a few, will return an error message …
Ok, so your phone was lost or stolen, and you had a Google Authenticator on it. It happened to me, so I am pretty familiar with the process. I had enough when I lost my phone with Google Authenticator on it. Then I discovered 1Password Password Manager, an excellent alternative to the Google Authenticator if …
Not everyone who uses a Password Manager is comfortable with the fact that only a single master password is often required to gain access. Fortunately, the developers behind the most popular Password Managers were already aware of that issue, and new additional authentication methods were added to improve the safety of your data. Most reputable …
Having a copy of your Discord Backup Codes is critical in case you lose your authentication app. With ten Backup Codes at your disposal, it is crucial to know where to find them and generate a new set if required. You will find the Discord Backup Codes in the following location. Login to your Discord …
I’m sure you are already familiar with 2FA or Two-Factor Authentication, and you have been using it to elevate the security of the accounts which offer it. But did you know that instead of using Google or Microsoft Authenticator, you can add 2FA codes to the 1Password manager? Adding 2FA codes to 1Password has never …
I have been using 1Password for over three years now, and I believe that’s long enough to share my favorite 1Password tips and tricks, which I think you will also like. However, I wish I had such a list when I started using the software for the first time. It would have saved me some …
Since May 7, 2020, you can use Google Authenticator on multiple devices without the need to scan the QR codes individually with your new phone during the initial setup of Two-Step Verification on your account. Google has introduced the portability of Google Authenticator 2SV codes across Android devices, allowing you to have Google Authenticator on …
When I look back, I can no longer comprehend how I was able to manage my credentials before I started using 1Password. It has completely changed how I work and use my computer or a mobile phone. The 1Password has become my most used piece of software, safeguarding my digital life enabling me to focus …
