How to go on with Authy 1Password and use two-factor authentication with the convenience

Two-factor authentication - a very steep and rugged piece, which raises the level of security of your accounts to a whole new level. We used to confirm input of sms codes, comes to the phones, then there are applications like Google Authenticator and AuthyA little to make life easier and finally support for two-factor authentication appeared in 1Password. Why should you remove Authy and switch to 1Password, and why do I need two-factor authentication, and that it gives, you will learn from this article.

If you already use two-factor authentication, and you know what it is - a start reading section "Why switch to 1Password».

What is two-factor authentication

The importance of protecting our personal information is difficult to overestimate. Previously, the same password was enough, now a bunch of "username + password" It is no longer a reliableBecause these data are easy to steal and get full access to your information, particularly if it is a mailbox to which (often) snap all of your accounts. Therefore it was coined additional protection layer, a third "piece" is added to the ligament 'username + password. "

In advance I wish to apologize to readers who understand the clear difference between the "two-factor authentication", "two-step verification" and "temporary one-time passwords." For most users, these terms have the same value, which is defined as that same third "thing" was added to a bunch of "username + password", so I will continue to use the term "two-factor authentication" or "2FA" for brevity.

Why use 2FA

Assume that your former employer, partner, agent of the FSB, entertain hacker (underline) learned login and password to your email. He can get into it, reset the passwords for all accounts linked to this email and turn your life into hell. But if you use 2FA, then all of this would not, in fact, along with login and password, the attacker have also stolen, and your phone, where people come to a verification code every time you log in to your recording.

In general, 2FA it as a bolt on the door with a lock already installed. A thief can pick a lock, but the encounter with the bolt, which is also somehow have to be open.

Why you should switch to 1Password

This is a very easy question and it has a simple answer - because it is much more convenient. Judge for yourself, first at the entrance to a particular account, we simply enter the codes that come in the form of sms to the phone. Then came the Google Authenticator app, and to replace it it more functional and beautiful Authy. Its advantage - is a desktop version of the application that can automatically receive codes from Authy, installed on a smart phone, saving you time. The only problem is that all this works only on Macs and iOS-devices with Bluetooth LE, and that is not the most ideal way.

1Password advantage that the mobile and desktop versions of the application communicate with each other via iCloud and do it almost instantly. Plus, it works on any, even the older devices.

If you are still in doubt here's my final argument - a list of actions needed to access your account:

With Authy:

1. Get the iPhone out of his pocket.
2. Unlock it.
3. Start Authy.
4. Sign in Authy (with a password or Touch ID).
5. Find the account you want (you have to scroll through the list, if it is more than 4 accounts).
6. Select the account you want.
7. Rewrite the code from the iPhone screen.
8. Block iPhone.
9. Hide it in your pocket.

With 1Password:

1. Click on the 1Password icon in the menu bar (or the Safari toolbar).
2. Hover over the name of the account and wait for the pop-up window.
3. Position the cursor on the One-Time Password.
4. Click "Copy".
5. Paste code in Safari.

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I think no one would argue that so much easier and more convenient. If you also agree with me, then it's time to move on to the next section.

transition procedure with Authy on 1Password

The first thing you need to verify that you are using the latest version of 1Password, which support 2FA. On the Mac is the latest version 5.3 for iOS - at least version 5.2, released a couple of months ago. Also for the iOS-version you must have purchased Pro-functionality (599 p.), You need to use 2FA.

Note. I describe the transition from Authy, but Google Authenticator or other 2FA-application procedure is almost indistinguishable. You will need to enter with the help of all your accounts and switch to 1Password, you can safely remove then Authy with the iPhone.

Step 1. We note all 2FA-accounts in 1Password

An important point which should not be neglected, especially if you have many accounts with 2FA. If you forget about any account and remove Authy, not having to switch to 1Password, you will have to use the emergency codes (which are turned on when 2FA). Otherwise, this account is no longer there. Because mark all 2FA-accounts in 1Password with a tag, and then count the number and check with Authy, so that nothing is missed.

Step 2. We were loosing the accounts of Authy and bind to the 1Password

The following actions will be different depending on the websites that you use, but in general the principle is the same thing so we understand it. I will show the procedure to Dropbox example, it will have to be repeated for each of your 2FA account.

1. Open in Safari dropbox.com and zaloginivaemsya with a password and a code from Authy.
2. Go to the settings and open the "Security" tab.
   
3. Find the line "Application Authentication" and click "Change."
   
4. We are asked to enter your password to confirm from Dropbox, enter.
   
5. Next, select "Use a program for mobile devices."
   
6. QR-code will appear on the screen that you want to scan 1Password on the iPhone.
   
7. We turn to the mobile version of 1Password. We find Dropbox account (by tag or via search), open it and click "Change."
   
8. Click Add new one-time password, and then the scan button.
   
9. Scan the code with your Mac screen and see that 2FA successfully configured.
   
10. We can only enter in Safari on the Mac 6-digit code by copying it from the popup menu 1Password.
    

This is all now in your 2FA-account you can enter just a couple of clicks, keeping hands on the Mac and even without taking the iPhone out of his pocket. Procedure will be repeated for all of your accounts 2FA then Authy or other applications that you use, it will be removed from the iPhone, not to be confused.

bonus

For each 2FA site settings are in different places, and you will spend more time in their search than the very binding procedure. Here are some examples of the most popular sites and services.

VK.com

Facebook

Google

Evernote

conclusion

As you can see, the process of transition is not so difficult, especially considering the benefits that we get from this transition. For reliability and high level of safety is no longer need to compromise on comfort. Sign-in access with two-factor authentication is carried out by this method just a couple of clicks. The benefit, as they say, is obvious. The only condition - is the presence of 1Password on your Mac and Pro-version on the iPhone. Although, once you've read to the end, I'm sure you have them already. ;)

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