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

  • Simon MüllerEnglish
    180·
    6 months ago

    If you look at the roadmap they have in the blogpost, they are apparently planning tighter integration with the existing bitwarden suite

    • Snot FlickermanEnglish
      160·
      6 months ago

      …but wouldn’t that undermine the fact that it’s standalone and offline?

      • EvotechEnglish
        70·
        6 months ago

        Sand the fact that it’s a 2fa. A thicker integration with bitwarden would make it like a 1.5fa

      • laurelravenEnglish
        30·
        6 months ago

        I don’t see why it would if it’s optional

    • sugar_in_your_teaEnglish
      10·
      6 months ago

      How so? They already have TOTP built-in to the app if you pay for premium, so this is just a free competitor to their own offering.

      I’m guessing they’re trying to make it a “gateway” to getting people on Bitwarden. Start with the TOTP app, then use the password manager, then pay for premium. Or something like that.