Authy

Authy: Two-Factor Authentication from your PC

Authy - Two-Factor Authentication Extension for Chrome

Authy is a powerful Two-Factor Authentication system that offers reliable security for your digital accounts. Its Chrome extension enabled users to easily access their Authy account and facilitate authentication. However, as of now, this extension is not supported, and users are encouraged to use the Desktop or Mobile apps for their authentication operations.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 3.69
(589)
Version: 2.6.2 (Last updated: 2020-04-20)
Creation date: 2020-04-19
Permissions:
  • http://*.authy.com/*
  • http://*.amazonaws.com/*
  • http://*.amazonaws.com.cn/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
  • webview
  • clipboardWrite
  • unlimitedStorage
  • fileSystem
  • idle
  • See more
Size: 1.74M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Available on both laptop and Android which allows secure syncing across devices.
  • Compatible with all online accounts.
  • Works well on some Chromebooks and ChromeOS-Flex.
Cons
  • App has been discontinued or is no longer supported.
  • Technical issues, such as sync problems and errors when trying to decrypt on Chrome.
  • Poor customer support experiences reported.
Most mentioned
  • Extension being discontinued or not supported.
  • Functional issues with the app, including decryption and setup.
  • Desire for an improved version comparable to 1PasswordX extension.
User reviews
There should be option to add custom icons besides predefined set. Also size of the window should be resizeable as if you have multiple accounts on same service, it might be hard to separate them from each other.
by Jouni Sonninen, 2019-08-02

Works great, syncs my data with a mobile phone and has simple UI.
by Greg Kubisa, 2019-07-29

backup password does not work.
by Darley Fonseca, 2019-07-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Authy requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Authy. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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