Thursday, September 21, 2023

Getting 2FA codes in desktop (and avoid your mobile)

 

Oftentimes I need to pickup my mobile to get the 2FA codes for different accounts.

There should be a simple solution to get 2FA in your desktop.
It is authenticator.cc  & it is open source :) :)

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Open your mobile and open google authenticator app.  (You may have different app).
Click on export and select the accounts you want to export.
On clicking next, it shows a QR code. 

Screenshot the QR code and send it to yourself (like email/Whatsapp).
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Now it is the time to get 2FA authenticator codes in your desktop browser.
Visit authenticator.cc and install the addon (in your browser like chrome, firefox, edge)


Click on the addon installed and then click on scan. It will ask for access to all the websites.
For time being give this permission. Now, scan the QR code obtained from above.

That's it, you'll have all QR codes availble in your desktop.

No need to grab the mobile to get 2FA codes.


Note: Remove the permission given (to access all data) using "manage addon".

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