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Yubico Authenticator

brew install --cask yubico-authenticator v7.4.0

Manage and authenticate with YubiKey hardware security keys and stored TOTP/HOTP codes.

Why you might care

Essential if you own a YubiKey—provides a dedicated app to configure, manage, and use your security key for passwordless login and multi-factor authentication. Also works as a software authenticator for traditional TOTP codes when your YubiKey isn't available.

Categories

security password-manager

Alternatives

Google Authenticator Authy Microsoft Authenticator
633
30-day installs · #399
2.2k
90-day · #361
5.9k
365-day · #435

Links

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