May 1, 2024 at 7:36 PM Bitwarden launches standalone open-source authenticator app for two-factor authentication
Bitwarden has introduced a standalone Bitwarden Authenticator open-source app for iOS and Android to improve security with time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication (2FA). The Authenticator is available to all users for free, not just those using Bitwarden.
The app uses widely accepted standards such as TOTP to safeguard against security threats like phishing attacks, code interceptions, and SIM card theft. The company's future plans involve providing enterprises with more controlled options for managing workforce authentication. The proposed methods will align with custom enterprise policies and integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure, including legacy applications. Bitwarden also aims to enhance phishing resistance and implement comprehensive policies to bolster passkeys and counter potential threats.
Users can choose between the integrated authentication in Bitwarden Password Manager or the standalone Bitwarden Authenticator, based on their security needs, and those with a Bitwarden account can use the Bitwarden Authenticator to add 2FA to their Bitwarden account. Interested users can download the app right away, with repositories available on GitHub for both Android and iOS.
I am willing to try it out - I really can't stand MSAuthenticator at all already... Not sure however how compatible it'd be ... hmmm probably overthinking it though, and should give it a try...
I'm confused. I pay for Bitwarden premium in order to have the 2FA support. Can I cancel that and just use the free version of BW along with this?
I hope they eventually make it available for desktops.
It'd be great if it's clarified whether this is free or require Bitwarden Premium, and whether or not it have cloud sync, since Bitwarden itself already does this as a premium feature.
But I suppose it's not that big of a deal, since Bitwarden Premium is priced very reasonably.
It's free and open source to all, and a Bitwarden account is not required. I am also a Bitwarden Premium customer and prefer the convenience of storing 2FA in the regular app anyway. Still, kudos!
Reply written May 1, 2024
since Bitwarden Premium is priced very reasonably
Honestly, I could easily just use Keychain in the Apple ecosystem at this point since it now supports 2FA codes, but I still maintain by Bitwarden subscription just because the price is so insanely reasonable that I'd rather pay to support them.
Reply written May 25, 2024