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What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby kat82 » 29 May 2025, 07:29

I am looking for the best authentication app that will help me store my sensitive passwords for the different websites. I have tried Authy but recently it started failing to verify the linked phone number thus locking me outside it. Any other option you know?
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby Fergal » 01 Jun 2025, 06:16

There is an app called Google Authenticator, is that what you are looking for or do you require a password manager?
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby kat82 » 01 Jun 2025, 06:32

Oh yes, I hadn't tried the Above by Google but when I read the post I rushed and downloaded it. It is one of the kind I have been looking for. Thank you. So tell me about this other one you talked about, the password manager how it works.
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby Fergal » 02 Jun 2025, 07:01

Password Managers are used for securely storing passwords. The one I use is https://www.lastpass.com/, but there are probably better ones, including free and open source options.
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby kat82 » 28 Jun 2025, 08:50

Fergal wrote:Password Managers are used for securely storing passwords. The one I use is https://www.lastpass.com/, but there are probably better ones, including free and open source options.
How long have you been using this? Saw it's paid with free trial. Is it reliable?
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby germainebull » 09 Feb 2026, 06:54

kat82 wrote:I am looking for the best authentication app that will help me store my sensitive passwords for the different websites. I have tried Authy but recently it started failing to verify the linked phone number thus locking me outside it. Any other option you know?


You want an authentication app that won't lock you out like Authy did and still makes it easy to keep track of your passwords. There's Microsoft Authenticator which has a backup for your account and works well, as well as Google Authenticator which is basic but supported everywhere. On Android you can try Aegis which is open source and stores locally without the cloud. Ente Auth is also fresh because it syncs across your devices and has strong encryption. All of these give you control and help prevent the drama of number verification.
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby ptrikha21 » 03 Mar 2026, 09:45

You need a Password Manager or an Authenticator App.
Looks like it is password manager.
There are many options. You can look for one with good number of reviews and from a genuine source.
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Re: What is the best Google authenticator app?

Postby germainebull » 12 Apr 2026, 05:40

I recently tried to use Google Authenticator but encountered problems. Will shelve this matter for now.
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