Google Authenticator has been around for over a decade, is free, and will work with virtually every service that supports ...

Microsoft Authenticator delivers enhanced security through two-factor authentication. When you set it, the web service or app requires an additional six or eight-digit code to confirm your identity.

Adding accounts to the Microsoft Authenticator app is as easy as giving the app access to your camera and then scanning a QR code or typing in a verification code.

Update: Apple has now removed most scam authenticator apps from the App Store – see end of piece. Twitter’s latest bonehead move has led to a flurry of scam authenticator apps, with at least ...

The Authenticator desktop app uses a few simplistic UI, but it gets the job done. In the resulting window, click the QR code button directly to the left of Add in the top-right corner and select ...

Scan a QR code or enter the code manually to register the app for MFA on your preferred website. I could register social media accounts using the Google Authenticator app without problems.

Microsoft stands out from the authenticator crowd by annihilating accounts when new accounts are introduced via QR code. Despite user complaints for years, no fix has been issued, leaving IT ...

All you have to do is scan a QR code for the service you want to turn 2FA on for, and the app will generate a new log-in code around every 30 seconds.