The password management service Bitwarden has created its own application for 2FA called Bitwarden Authenticator. As the name suggests, this is an application for generating TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) codes used for two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication is recommended for all important accounts, even if you use an access key or a complex password, as it adds an additional level of security.
Bitwarden Authenticator does not require a Bitwarden account. To work with it, you will need to add all your two-factor accounts using a QR scanner. After setting up the accounts, users will receive TOTP codes directly on the main page. As a bonus, you can set up Bitwarden Authenticator to unlock using your smartphone's biometric data. You can also export your vault in JSON and CSV formats.
The Bitwarden Password Manager also has an Integrated TOTP feature, but this is a premium feature. At the same time, Bitwarden Authenticator is a separate free application with open source code. Users can continue to use the paid feature, switch to the free application, or use both, as they are independent. Bitwarden says that the Integrated TOTP feature in the Password Manager will not be removed.
In the future, developers plan to add additional features to the application, such as data import, Bitwarden account integration, account recovery, and more.
Source: androidauthority
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