GitHub now requiring 2FA for all contributors,what authenticator apps you using?

GitHub is rolling out mandatory 2FA for accounts that contribute code, with a 45-day window to enroll.

Aegis, Raivo, or Ente are the ones that have most promise from what I've read. Any other recommendations? or thoughts on those three in particular.

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uyzstvqs 21 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Aegis (local) https://github.com/beemdevelopment/aegis

Bitwarden Authenticator (local) https://bitwarden.com/products/authenticator/

Ente (encrypted cloud backup) https://ente.com/auth/

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jjgreen a day ago | parent | prev | next [-]

That's been pending for a while, I'll just stop contributing code.

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nextos 11 hours ago | parent | next [-]

You don't need an app if you don't want one.

In a CLI, oath lets you calculate a TOTP.

But it's maybe a bit more insecure if you use the same machine.

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codazoda 13 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Why? You’re against 2FA? You couldn’t contribute without an account before, could you?

	▲	jjgreen 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I'd had a GH account for ages under my own name, I closed that as soon as Microsoft took it over, moved all my repos to GitLab, good move. I opened a new GH account under a silly name [1] so I could collaborate with people still on it. Now I'm not really against 2FA, but don't use it myself, it adds friction, adds risk (what if you lose it), it seems too "theatrical" for my liking. You want to use 2FA? be my guest, live and let live etc. What I don't like is being told what to do with my account, particularly by someone like MicroSlop. I won't add 2FA to my GH account, so I'll not contribute any code to GH based projects, ho hum. As I understand it, I'll still be able to raise issues without 2FA, fine, and when 2FA becomes mandatory for that, I'll stop doing that too. [1] https://github.com/noproblemwiththat

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jc-myths 20 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Google auth, first and the only 2FA authenticator I ever used.

	▲	aerzen 6 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Because some auth provider recommended it as the only app to use. While it is a good app, it does backup into Drive.

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thegoldenman 12 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/2fa-authenticator-2fas/id12177...

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codazoda 13 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Authy but I’m considering moving to Apple Passwords so it’s all together.

	▲	ecesena 10 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Same. To add some details, I used Authy because at the time it was the only app that would just work after upgrading my iphone. I never enabled their cloud mode, so only local 2FA codes.

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pickle-wizard 21 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I use a passkey that is in iCloud Keychain.

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threecheese 20 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Using GitHub MFA via the app on my iPhone.

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nickcageinacage 20 hours ago | parent | next [-]

yea. I'm pretty sure they want separate authenticator app or browser extension

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paulG12 20 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

So now I need my damn phone to push something. Great. What's next, my national ID?

	▲	nickcageinacage 19 hours ago \| parent [-]
		lmao welp. that is the path other apps are going so i wouldnt be surprised

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riidom 13 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

on phone: 2FA Manager from OpenStore on UBports phone

on work laptop: 1PW

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cyberclimb 14 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Checkout Ente Auth

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stalfosknight a day ago | parent | prev | next [-]

iCloud Keychain

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mindwork 19 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I still use Authy tbh

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bjourne 18 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Microsoft showing 2FA down everyone's throat is quite painful. I don't for a second believe they are only using my phone number for authentication. They are storing the data and they are correlating it with other apps they force 2FA on.

	▲	stephenr 18 hours ago \| parent [-]
		So don't give them your phone number. Arguing against 2FA is like arguing that they shouldn't bash your password because it means you can't see your password to help remember it.

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nashashmi 19 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Totp.app