How to migrate to from Google Authenticator to 2FAS

TIL Google Authenticator can potentially collect a lot of data, more than some of the other popular 2FA apps¹.

Whether it does or it doesn’t, if you’re like me, you don’t turn down an opportunity to remove some Google from your life and add in some open-source.

Here’s a quick overview of the migration process.

Step 1: Download 2FAS

Step 2: Export accounts from Authenticator

This can be done via “Transfer accounts” in the sidebar. If you’re transferring on the same phone, take a screenshot of the QR code.

Step 3: Import accounts into 2FAS

During the setup process for 2FAS, you’ll be given the option to import existing tokens from Google. This is where you’ll tap “Choose QR Code” and select the screenshot you took in step 2.

Note that when you tap continue after importing the tokens, you’ll be taken back to the same screen as above. I think it should take you to your list of accounts after. Either way, don’t think the import failed. Just tap cancel, and you’ll be taken there.

If you’re on Android, check out Aegis. 🫡

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/753472

1. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator ↩︎