From d5f25c1ecbd4400666623b290d9057cf2f72fb26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?=E5=85=AD=E5=BC=80=E7=AE=B1?= Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:50:08 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] =?UTF-8?q?[=E6=89=8B=E5=8A=A8=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98][tech?= =?UTF-8?q?]:=2020221117.0=20=E2=AD=90=EF=B8=8F=20Authenticator=20A=20Simp?= =?UTF-8?q?le=20Open-Source=20App=20to=20Replace=20Authy=20on=20Linux.md?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ...e Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux.md | 96 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 96 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20221117.0 ⭐️ Authenticator A Simple Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20221117.0 ⭐️ Authenticator A Simple Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux.md b/sources/tech/20221117.0 ⭐️ Authenticator A Simple Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0cccbd0d2b --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20221117.0 ⭐️ Authenticator A Simple Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,96 @@ +[#]: subject: "Authenticator: A Simple Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/authenticator/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Authenticator: A Simple Open-Source App to Replace Authy on Linux +====== + +Authy is a popular app for storing and managing two-factor codes. It is a cloud-based service that gives you convenience with industry-grade security. Unfortunately, it is not open-source. + +Would you consider using a more straightforward (and open-source) authenticator app on your Linux desktop? + +Well, of course, you cannot cloud sync here. But you can generate a backup for the two-factor authentication codes. Keeping that in mind, let me tell you more about Authenticator. + +![authenticator app ft][1] + +### Authenticator: Generate Two-Factor Authentication Codes + +When you enable two-factor authentication with online services, most services give you a token/QR code that you can add/scan to generate codes. + +Authenticator is one such app for Linux that lets you add two-factor authentication codes. + +![authenticator ui][2] + +It is a free and open-source app with essential features to add a variety of tokens and websites that support two-factor authentication. + +**Recommended Read**: [Best Password Managers for Linux Desktop][3] + +### Features of Authenticator + +![authenticator auto lock][4] + +Some of the essential options that you get with it include: + +- QR Code scanner using a camera or a screenshot +- Protect the app using a passphrase +- Autolock the app +- Support for different algorithms (SHA-1/SHA-256/SHA-512) +- Time-based/Counter-based/Steam computing methods supported +- Backup/Restore options (FreeOTP, Aegis, andOTP, Bitwarden, and Google Authenticator) + +You get customization options and the ability to add a custom provider as per the support provided by the service. One can add a custom icon for the provider to help you distinguish between the authentication codes. + +![authenticator custom provider][5] + +For the most part, the default settings should work with websites. However, you might want to check the exact details with the provider if it does not work. + +The app also features multiple providers out of the box, like Google Drive and Proton Mail. So, you do not need to add custom configurations for every entry you add. + +### Installing Authenticator on Linux + +![authenticator add new code][6] + +Authenticator is available as a Flatpak. So, you can install it on any Linux distribution. + +Just type in the following command to get it installed: + +``` +flatpak install flathub com.belmoussaoui.Authenticator +``` + +You can head to its [Flathub][7] or GitLab page to explore more. + +If you are new to the Linux world, refer to our [Flatpak guide][8] to set it up. Your software center might already have Flatpak integration enabled out of the box. You can search for it to get it installed in such a case. + +### Use Open Source Authenticator App For Security and Reliability + +We often depend on cloud-powered tools for everything. Sure, it is convenient. + +However, sometimes desktop apps are more helpful. If you are in the same boat and thinking of making a switch, Authenticator can be an excellent app to have installed for two-factor authentication codes. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/authenticator/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lkxed][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/authenticator-app-ft.png +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/authenticator-ui.png +[3]: https://itsfoss.com/password-managers-linux/ +[4]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/authenticator-auto-lock.png +[5]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/authenticator-custom-provider.png +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/authenticator-add-new-code.png +[7]: https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.belmoussaoui.Authenticator +[8]: https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-guide/ From 124d64dc23d4b35e44b53a57adf00145834995cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?=E5=85=AD=E5=BC=80=E7=AE=B1?= Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:45:01 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] =?UTF-8?q?Rename=2020221117.0=20=E2=AD=90=EF=B8=8F=20?= =?UTF-8?q?Authenticator=20A=20Simple=20Open-Source=20App=20to=20Replace?= =?UTF-8?q?=20Authy=20on=20Linux.md=20to=2020221117.1=20=E2=AD=90=EF=B8=8F?= =?UTF-8?q?=20Authenticator=20A=20Simple=20Open-Source=20App=20to=20Replac?= =?UTF-8?q?e=20Authy=20on=20Linux.md?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ... 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