The consensus on two-factor authentication generally is that it should be used whenever available. Of course, there are multiple ways to go about 2FA, and while something is better than nothing, especially in terms of added security, token-based is the superior option all the time.

Hardware tokens are less common with the general public, so that leaves us with software-based tokens, which most of us should already be familiar with by now. Ente Auth offers users a dependable cross-platform solution in this case, which will synchronize with all your devices and let you organize your tokens for added convenience.

The app offers users a solution that is available on multiple platforms and is also open source, both of which are especially relevant. You ideally want to have your 2FA solution at the ready on more than one device to confirm authentications, as well as ensure your tokens are safe and sound.

For its Windows version, users will likely appreciate the minimalist interface design which readily displays your codes without any further input on your part. You can add your accounts from any service that supports software token-based 2FA, and the process couldn’t be simpler: input the issuer and your account’s name for identification purposes, then paste the Secret key shown by the issuer.

Optionally, you can add notes to more easily differentiate between entries, and it’s never a bad idea to use tags for better organization.

If you’re migrating from a different solution, it’s good to know that the app supports multiple ways to import your codes, including plain text, as well as Ente Encrypted export.

When exporting your codes from Ente Auth, you can opt to have them encrypted for security. The developer claims their cryptography has been externally audited, which means this should be your default option if so.

Ente Auth is certainly something to consider if you’re looking for an MFA tool. Aside from what’s been stated above, I would also like to mention that you can use it without an account, which is a pretty underrated feature that I think many users will appreciate.