---
title: 'Google Authenticator vs. Authy'
url: 'https://www.ondrejsramek.cz/en/blog/google-authenticator-vs-authy'
markdown: 'https://www.ondrejsramek.cz/en/blog/google-authenticator-vs-authy.md'
lang: en
date: '2018-09-16'
description: "The pros and cons — why I switched from one app to the other. Having a backup is always an advantage. But what do you do with two-factor authentication? Yes, most sensible services will offer you backup codes (usually 10). But what if that option isn't available? Will you back up the whole app? On …"
taxonomy:
  category:
    - 'informační technologie'
  tag:
    - authenticator
    - google
    - 2FA
    - Authy
    - backup
  '':
    - ''
  archives_year:
    - '2018'
---

# Google Authenticator vs. Authy

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