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Is switching to Aegis really worth the hassle? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by CrypticFawn@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/privacyguides@lemmy.one

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Hello! I'm in the process of slowly de-googling my life and taking my privacy more seriously.

I currently use Google Authenticator for 2fa at the moment.

I am currently dreading swapping those to Aegis, which requires a password every time I want to use it (that's very inconvenient, to be honest) while with Google's I can just open the app and get the necessary code right away; no password required.

Should I just stop being lazy, suck it up, and make the switch? I know I'm being a bit of a baby.

Edit: Okay, apparently I can use my fingerprint scanner instead, which is a LOT better, so I'll stop being a lazy shit and do the swap tomorrow. Cheers!

Final Edit: I made the switch to Aegis. Already made a backup, and I have Biometrics setup. Ty everyone!

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[–] raphael@lemmy.mararead.com 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

You can also check out 2FAS, which recently got open-sourced. It comes with browser plugins to autofill 2FA pushed from the phone on request. Makes it a lot more convenient if you need another reason to switch.

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[–] reflex@kbin.social 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

You can also check out 2FAS, which recently got open-sourced.

I happened to be comparing this and Aegis so I'll add the biggest differences I noticed. Maybe it helps someone:

Aegis is Android only, 2FAS is iOS and Android and they have a browser plugin.
The browser plugin still needs you to approve via your phone/device.
2FAS has automated Google Drive backups. You can manually export if you backup via, e.g., Syncthing.
Aegis has automated "external storage" (e.g., a folder on your phone) and "Android Device" backups—the latter are stored on Google Drive too, but, as far as I understand are used via a device restore (may not be as easy to drop these in as the other backup methods).
2FAS lets you secure with a 4-digit PIN and biometrics. Aegis let's you use a full-blown password and biometrics.

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