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I switched to Aegis recently, and I did it for only 2 reasons:

1) I prefer to use OSS when possible

2) Aegis supports import/export/backup - so if I get a new phone, I don't have to spend days setting up my dozens of accounts again! This also means I can setup the same OTPs in both Keepass and my phone, so I can always get into my accounts

I'm really liking it, it does the same job as the Google and Microsoft Authenticator apps, but import/export/backup means it's more usable



I just keep a copy of all QR codes in a safe place. When I need to move to a new device I just install andOTP and scan them all on the new device. I don't like my keys to be protected by only a password somewhere. I prefer to add physical protection to them. If they are accessible from my computer then it's not really 2FA.


I can import/export with Google authenticator (via QR codes).


IIRC, it didn't used to give you any control over import/export, and only supported using an opaque Google storage option. Has that changed?

Aegis gives me the actual seed, full control of the data so I can do with it as I please.


You can import/export to Google Authenticator only and you must have two phones. You cannot backup QR codes because screenshot is forbidden for security reason. You cannot migrate to another application.


I just took a pic of the QR codes with my webcam and stored that in KeePass.


Tends not to work to well in the scenario where you drop your phone into the ocean.


Keep away from oceans.


Sounds like a good plan.


Normally one does their backups before they are necessary.




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