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I tested Google and Microsoft Authenticator plus 3 others — this is the best for 2FA

There are several great authenticator solutions, including these five.
The New York Times

The Best Two-Factor Authentication App

Google Authenticator Google Authenticator is a streamlined, straightforward authentication app with a surprising number of useful features. If you use it with your Google account, Google Authenticator ...
Yahoo

How to Set Up Google Authenticator for Seamless Two-Factor Authentication

First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Tech View: Authenticator apps offer another layer of security

Many apps and sites are requiring nontext-based MFA. Both apps are free and readily available in the App Store, Google Play Store, and other Android stores. Both these behemoths have a vested interest ...
Android Police

9 times it's smarter to use an authenticator app instead of SMS codes

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...