Bitwarden just launched a new authenticator app. Here’s what it means to users. | Bitwarden Blog
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Storing 2FA codes is just the beginning. Bitwarden aims to add defense in depth to authentication.

Bitwarden Authenticator is a standalone app that is available for everyone, even non-Bitwarden customers.

In its current release, Bitwarden Authenticator generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for users who want to add an extra layer of 2FA security to their logins.

There is a comprehensive roadmap planned with additional functionality.

Available for iOS and Android

  • Concave1142@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    5 months ago

    Correct me if I am wrong, but the Bitwarden client itself already does this. I store several of my TOTP’s in my self hosted Vaultwarden/Bitwarden install.

    • aseriesoftubes@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      You’re right, it does. This is a head-scratcher.

      I guess they already had the TOTP code written, so creating a standalone app was trivial, but what’s the point?

      • 4am@lemm.eeEnglish
        7·
        5 months ago

        TOTP in the Bitwarden Vault is a paid feature. The standalone app is free, and doesn’t even require a Bitwarden account.

        This allows free tier users a way to use TOTP without upgrading, and without needing to trust Google Authenticator or something else.