Bitwarden launches new MFA Authenticator app for iOS, Android

Bitwarden launches new MFA Authenticator app for iOS, Android

May 2, 2024 at 04:23PM

Bitwarden has launched the Bitwarden Authenticator app offering time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) for enhanced security, previously a premium feature. It’s now available for free to all users, with a promise of future enhancements. While currently lacking some advanced features, it supports MFA apps and offers settings for additional security steps and exporting.

Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:

– Bitwarden has launched a new multi-factor authenticator app, Bitwarden Authenticator, for iOS and Android devices. The app uses time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for an extra layer of security during authentication.

– Unlike TOTP authentication in the Bitwarden Password Manager, which was a premium feature for paying users, the Bitwarden Authenticator app is available for free to all users, including those without a Bitwarden account.

– The app is considered stable but lacks some advanced features found in other products in this space. However, the published roadmap for future releases includes new features such as push-based 2FA, account recovery, Bitwarden account syncing, and enterprise-grade authentication options.

– The Bitwarden Authenticator app is available for download on Google Play for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS. The code for the apps is available on public GitHub repositories.

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