Bitwarden just launched a new authenticator app. Here’s what it means to users. | Bitwarden Blog
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Storing 2FA codes is just the beginning. Bitwarden aims to add defense in depth to authentication.

Bitwarden Authenticator is a standalone app that is available for everyone, even non-Bitwarden customers.

In its current release, Bitwarden Authenticator generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for users who want to add an extra layer of 2FA security to their logins.

There is a comprehensive roadmap planned with additional functionality.

Available for iOS and Android

  • @[email protected]English
    32•7 months ago

    Security-wise it’s not a good idea to keep passwords and 2FA codes in the same client as it then becomes a single point of failure. A standalone authenticator app resolves that as long as it’s not unlocked with the same master password. A standalone app also opens a venue for non-BW customers to get on their platform.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•7 months ago

      It’s not a good idea to keep both on the same device, but i wouldn’t use it at all if it was a struggle

    • @[email protected]English
      2•7 months ago

      Would it count if the application is the same but all the TOTP is handled by a different database with a different passphrase?

      • @EvotechEnglish
        1•7 months ago

        Depends on how they got broken