GAuth Authenticator

This application generates TOTP tokens for multi-factor authentication used by Google, Dropbox, Amazon and many others.

GAuth Authenticator: Chrome Extension for TOTP Token Generation

GAuth Authenticator is a simple yet effective Chrome extension designed to generate TOTP tokens for multi-factor authentication. This extension works seamlessly with your Google account and other platforms like Dropbox, Amazon, and Dreamhost, implementing RFC4226 (HMAC-based OTP). Besides securing your GMail account, it is also a brilliant tool for enhancing your SSH connection's security. All token secrets are securely stored locally, ensuring no data transmission occurs. An open-source application that encourages collaborative improvements with its source code available online.

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Extension stats

By: https://gauth.apps.gbraad.nl

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.30

(216)

Version: 35.8 (Last updated: 2015-01-26)

Creation date: 2015-01-25

Size: 297.98K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,868 ▲ 90

Other rankings

#9816 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 108 #170 in account keyword 25 ▼ 2 #227 in google keyword 40 ▼ 5

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use
Works correctly with standard TOTP algorithm
Useful when phone is not accessible
Functional user interface

Cons

No syncing or import support for existing 2FAs
No documentation available
Potential security issues with storing keys in plain text
Reports of spam after installation
Randomly stops working for some users

Most mentioned

No syncing
No import support
Spam issues
Inconsistent functionality

User reviews

you cant sync :V useless i cant sync my school google acc those who give positive reviews is bunch of liars heck thats why this authenticator only have 100k no use at all

Atticus Elvin Maximus de Vousse, 2024-04-18

Cannot import anything. No scanning support. Pointless

Maruthi Janardhan, 2024-01-15

No documentation. No syncing, so can't import my existing 2FAs. Appears to only be useful if setting up a new 2FA - given I've already put all my 'at risk' accounts onto 2FA, makes this useless.

Richard Davies, 2023-08-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

GAuth Authenticator does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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