Proton Authenticator (standalone app)
Proton made Authenticator apps, with cloud backup.
Hi, I'm currently using Microsoft authenticator for 2FA.
I can't move away from Ms authenticator because cloud backup features.
TOTP authenticator isn't hard to made on mobile/desktop nowdays proton team can leverage existing proton drive space to make these as a cloud backup
Introducing Proton Authenticator: https://proton.me/blog/authenticator-app
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John Thompson
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ProtonAuthenticator-1.1.4 works well in Ubuntu-24, but does not work at all in AlmaLinux-9.6, where it fails due to a missing dependency (libwebkit2gtk-4.1.so.0; Almalinux only supplies libwebkit2-gtk-4.0). Is there source code available I could try to compile with libwebkit2gtk-4.0, or failing that, an appimage or flatpak version that includes the missing dependency?
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Ton Roovers
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Very promising, this app, especially for its multi platform feature. I'm using it on a Windows PC, on iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch.
But please, let us set and fix and sync the sort order. I really need alphabetical order. On the Apple Watch it's essential to have the tokens alphabetically, because searching there with such small characters is almost impossible. -
Oles commented
BUGS on my side:
1) Can't sync on Mac, always returns to the sign-in pop up, on iOS is OK
2/ When I open Authenticator, on iOS I land directly on the search field. To access the "settings" menu I must first click on "cancel" to make it appear. -
AndyLN
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Unfortunately missing many features and still buggy.
BUGS:
1) Can't sync on Mac, always returns to the sign-in pop up
2) If you change the order of tokens, it will do it's thing after a while and it's not possible to have them organized.MISSING features (deal Breakers for me):
1) Not able to sort alphabetically. If you change the order after a while it will change again
2) Not able to group
3) Not able to pin tokens
4) Search field misses a 'clear' button. Now you have to delete what you wrote
5) Archive unused / old tokens, instead of delete (same issue in proton pass)Minor missing Features:
1) Important brand icons missing. Such as Microsoft or YahooWill keep 2FAS for a while and see where this goes.
Update -Aug 13
With v. 1.1.3 sign-in and sync bug MacOS resolved -
Brandon
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Completed as beta...missing a few features such as logging into my Proton account so it can back up and sync across devices
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Wolfgang Krust
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The registration as a prerequisite for synchronization via different devices does not work.
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Dylan
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Please can you fix the import from 2FAS auth app, every times i tried to import i have the same error message 'Import failed. The selected file couldn't be imported.'
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TheTimmaeh commented
Please add a category for the Proton Authenticator. Some ideas:
1. Allow locking the authenticator on Windows manually or after a set time without use.
2. Allow editing the entries on Android.
3. Allow setting a separate password for initially setting up device sync, similar to other Proton apps. -
John Thompson
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Will "Proton Authenticator" now be added to the Proton UserVoice Community as it's own category or product?
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Piotr
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The Proton Authenticator app is a step in the right direction. However, it has a few bugs.
1) I can't import data from the 2FAS app. I get the error "Import failed. The selected file couldn't be imported."
2) I can't enable cross-user syncing for an existing Proton account (on the "proton.me" domain). To enable syncing, the app requires me to create a new Proton account. (You can probably enable syncing on a different domain, unrelated to Proton, because an authorization code is sent.) -
Hans Mestrum
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I cannot use it with apple mac intel. Sad!
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Kelly
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This new app only supports TOTP codes. I am hoping that Security Key support is added.
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DX7 Fan
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Thank you for Proton Authenticator. Could the mobile (Android) app have password protection as an option (like the desktop app) in addition to biometric? I don't like having to use the same method for unlocking my phone as the only method for unlocking Authenticator, especially if as a Proton Pass user, I'm storing only my Proton account's 2FA in Authenticator.
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Kava Blanca
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Installed on Windows 10 today, added 32 TOTP accounts, added strong random login password.
I always keep passwords and TOTP 2FA codes in separate vaults for compartmented security.
In LastPass breach, some users kept passwords and 2FA codes in same vault. Hackers were able to break into their financial and crypto accounts stealing all the funds. This can destroy your life.Privacy advocate Naomi Brockwell made a 17-minute YouTube video "Most PRIVATE 2FA apps"
showing Microsoft Authenticator app spying on which accounts a user has, extracting your private information.
I do not trust or use Big Tech password managers or 2FA apps.Suggestions:
1. allow 2FA account list to be sorted alphabetically and into categories for organization
2. add a compact view option, current view takes up too much screen space
3. add option for user to store 2FA vault on external flash drive, flash drive can then be air-gapped when not in use for extra security (I already do this now using KeePassXC 2FA vault.)
4. I prefer to make redundant local backup copies of my 2FA vault, on high quality flash drives, stored in fireproof safes. I don't keep my master passwords, 2FA codes, or recovery codes anywhere online, even encrypted. I classify them as high security Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), always stored air-gapped offline when not in use to prevent remote hacking.Thanks for the useful new app.
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L W
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where can I post/send bug reports?
Windows Authenticator: neither of the support buttons in the main app UI are enabled.
Windows Auth is missing items shown in Android Auth, despite multi-device enabled.
Environment: Windows 10, Proton Auth v1.0.0
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Sami Rahman commented
I've migrated from Ente Auth
I love your new app.Any chance we can categorise our 2FA entries in your app like how Ente do it?
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Banner
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Amazing !
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Brett C commented
Can we see another import feature for either csv/txt or better import for the OTP Auth app. As a paying customer would like to use the app but while the current import offering is extensive it doesn't cover the one I happen to use unfortunately. Making it a hard move to go through 40+ services to active a new OTP app.
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Jsuser
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Could Proton include careful instructions for transitioning from Authy to Proton Authenticator beginning with the most important piece, adding a Proton Authenticator 2FA to our proton accounts? I mean it is Mercury Retrograde until August 11 and I already had to break out my backup codes this month.
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Jsuser
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The App lock for the phone app only offers biometrics. The App lock for Windows app only allows for biometrics or a long password. I prefer a pin.