# WatchGuard AuthPoint

> Strong MFA-based user identification in a friendly mobile app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchguard.authpoint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchguard.authpoint)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.watchguard.authpoint`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WatchGuard Technologies
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 757,310
- **Rating:** 3.68 / 5 (697 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-02
- **First published:** 2018-05-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watchguard.authpoint)
- **Website:** [http://www.watchguard.com](http://www.watchguard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://watchguard.widen.net/s/gqhfgqdtj5/authpoint-privacy-datasheet](https://watchguard.widen.net/s/gqhfgqdtj5/authpoint-privacy-datasheet)

## Description

WatchGuard AuthPoint is a powerful MFA-based authentication app that lets you securely access company networks and cloud applications right from your mobile phone. Say goodbye to carrying physical keyfobs or thumb drives—install AuthPoint and authenticate with ease using push notifications or QR code scanning, even offline.

Key features include fast push-based authentication, offline QR code support, secure storage of third-party authenticators, self-service token migration for device changes, and customizable tokens. Using AuthPoint enhances security by preventing unauthorized access due to lost or stolen credentials, making it an ideal mobile solution for strong, user-friendly multi-factor authentication.

## Rankings

- #80,170 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.watchguard.authpoint.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews show WatchGuard AuthPoint is easy to use for 2FA and often works, but reliability issues dominate. Pros include a straightforward, push-based 2FA flow and a lightweight design with minimal permissions. The most mentioned negatives are delayed or failed push notifications, intrusive permission prompts and battery-warning nags, and overall reliability concerns that sometimes force users to fallback to QR codes or manual steps. In short, it’s usable for 2FA when functioning, but suffers from consistency and UX friction.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use push-based 2FA workflow (works well for 2FA).
- Lightweight app with minimal permissions required.
- Generally straightforward and functional for routine 2FA tasks.

### Cons

- Push notifications are slow or unreliable, causing approvals to time out or requiring the user to open the app or scan a QR code.
- Intrusive permission prompts (overlay/top-of-screen access and push notification permissions) and battery optimization warnings that users cannot easily disable.
- Not consistently reliable overall; reports of instability and occasional failures requiring workarounds.
- summary

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