2FA authenticator options for desktop

If you do not have a smartphone or don't want to have a one-time-password (OTP) application on your smartphone, then below are some options available which will be helpful. 

 

Microsoft Windows:

A standalone app which does not use a web browser.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp9mcl9t4jfz0b?hl=en-us&gl=US

 

iOS, Android, and website accessible:

Authy has an Authenticator app for both iOS and Android devices, and can also be accessed via a web browser.

https://authy.com/

 

Google Chrome extension addon:

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai?utm_source=ext_app_menu

 

On-the-fly generator:

If you have your 2FA secret but not your phone, you can use the following to generate the necessary 30-second code immediately.

https://totp.danhersam.com/ 

 

 

 

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