Ente Auth is a free, open source and cross platform 2FA app designed to offer a great experience to two factor users. With innovative features like encrypted backups, next code, sharing, notes, Ente Auth is recommended by CERN and Linus Tech Tips.
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Hello PH! 👋
A few years ago we wanted an Authenticator app with backups, so we could stop worrying about losing our secrets.
We couldn’t find an Open Source solution that was available on all devices, so we built one.
Thanks to community feedback the product has evolved a lot - leading to recommendations from the likes of CERN, Italian Nuclear Institute, LinusTechTips, Privacy Guides, Techlore and more!
Now we’re excited to launch v4.0 of Ente Auth on Product Hunt! 🚀
Highlights:
- Apps for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows and Web
- Free end-to-end encrypted backups
- Organize and pin codes
- Attach encrypted notes
- Share codes w/ auto-expiring links
- View the next code, before the current code expires
- Additional security with app lock, passkeys and hardware keys
- Full data portability
- Offline mode
- Import from Authy, Google Authenticator, Aegis, Ravio, LastPass, Bitwarden and more
The service is being offered free of cost in an attempt to make security accessible.
Also, Ente is fully open source, so you can run Ente on your own servers if you wish.
Please check out the product, we'd be grateful for any feedback!
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@vishnukvmd Hey I am using microsoft authenticator from a long time and i want to switch as i am having nearly 60 services connected and i am not seeing any option to import to Ente, is there any way to move easily
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@hikumar From a cursory glance it looks like Microsoft Authenticator does not offer a way to export your own data.
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@vishnukvmd I was really excited to see that I can import from Authy (my current 2FA app), but I can't find any way to import from Authy. In the iOS app, Authy is not an option under the "import" menu. Could you point me in the right direction to start the import from Authy? Thanks!
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@jack_johnson12 Hey, unfortunately Authy does not allow you to export your data.
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I wonder if password management will ever be in scope for this app? Huge fan :)
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@amogh_lele Thank you! Not right now, but never say never :)
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Simply the best alternative for Authy especially after they sunsetted their desktop app.
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@hafeezcae Thanks, glad to hear that Auth is being useful! 😊
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@vishnukvmd 🤝🏻🍉
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moved away from all other authenticators to Ente ! simple and works perfectly
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@mo_nisham Glad to hear that! :)
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PicLooks Avatarsoh wow this looks really slick! Nice website too. Congrats on the launch 🚀
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@jonnymiles Thank you!
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Well done. Ente products are becoming an essential obvious choice for the most offerings they have.
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@jithinraj Thanks for the kind words!
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Congrats on the launch to @vishnukvmd @neeraj_ente and the entire Ente team! 🎉
It's clear you've put a lot of thought into creating a privacy-first solution for photo and file storage. In a world where data breaches are increasingly common, having end-to-end encrypted storage like Ente offers a strong sense of security for users who value privacy. The focus on making privacy accessible without compromising usability is commendable!
A couple of questions I had about your roadmap and vision for the product:
1.Expansion into video storage: Are there plans to expand your encrypted services to include videos or larger file formats, as these are becoming more integral to personal and business use? What kind of challenges do you foresee with encrypted video hosting in terms of scalability or bandwidth, and how do you plan to address them?
2.Backup and recovery mechanisms: Given that privacy is a key concern for your user base, how do you plan to approach backup and recovery systems in a way that doesn’t compromise encryption or give third-party access? Are there any innovative methods you're exploring in this area?
Now, onto some constructive feedback:
I love how simple and clean your interface is—there’s an elegance in its minimalism. That said, I noticed the onboarding process could be streamlined further. For instance, new users might appreciate more guided tutorials or tooltips explaining how to leverage key features like sharing encrypted files with non-users. This can help reduce friction for those who are new to encrypted storage.
Suggestion:
1. Consider adding an interactive walkthrough on first login or contextual help pop-ups during key actions to help users get familiar with the platform quickly. This small change might lead to higher engagement and retention, especially among users who are transitioning from less secure platforms.
2. Additionally, I noticed there's no live chat support option on the site. Implementing a customer support chatbot could help users get instant answers to common questions and improve their experience, especially for troubleshooting or understanding features. It would reduce wait times and make support more accessible.
All in all, you've built something truly valuable with Ente, and I’m excited to see how it grows! 🙌
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@uvkewate Thanks for the feedback!
1. E2EE video streaming is not a solved problem, but we are working on this. We should have the first version ready early next year (if not late this year).
2. We intend to provide social recovery, where you can assign a trusted contact who can help with recovery without compromising E2EE.
Thanks for the suggestions as well, walkthroughs are good to have, and we'll see how we can integrated a privacy preserving chat service into the website (perhaps https://github.com/chatwoot/chat...).
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