# Auth0 Guardian

> A mobile app that can deliver push notifications for authentication purpose.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auth0.guardian](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auth0.guardian)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.auth0.guardian`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Auth0 Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 511,983
- **Rating:** 2.62 / 5 (742 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-07
- **First published:** 2016-05-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.auth0.guardian)
- **Website:** [http://auth0.com](http://auth0.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.okta.com/legal/privacy-policy/](https://www.okta.com/legal/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Auth0 Guardian** is a secure mobile app designed for multi-factor authentication (MFA). It instantly sends push notifications to a user’s pre-registered device—like a smartphone or tablet—allowing users to approve or deny login attempts with just one tap. Alternatively, it can generate one-time passwords for added security.

Designed for ease of integration, Auth0 Guardian seamlessly works within the Auth0 identity platform. Developers can enable multi-factor authentication simply by toggling a switch, without modifying their existing applications. This extension enhances account security by adding a reliable and user-friendly verification step, protecting against unauthorized access.

## Rankings

- #99,143 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.auth0.guardian.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`

## Review summary

Users praise Auth0 Guardian for strong security and quick, smooth authentication when it works. However, many reviews show critical access issues: locked out after missing recovery phrases or passcodes with no reset; QR code setup missing or poorly documented; password/reset emails not arriving; and login breaking after changing devices or reinstalling. Customer support is often slow or unhelpful. Overall, security is touted, but reliability is inconsistent and access problems dominate user experiences.

### Pros

- Strong security and authentication when functioning.
- Fast, smooth setup and reliable operation.
- Positive feedback noting secure authentication.

### Cons

- Locked out or unable to log in due to missing recovery phrase/passphrase with no reset or retrieval option.
- QR code setup is missing or not provided and setup instructions are lacking.
- Forgot password flow does not work and password/reset emails often do not arrive.
- Login issues persist after changing devices or reinstalling the app.
- Customer support is slow or unhelpful with long hold times.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auth0.guardian)