Bitwarden has simply launched a brand new multi-factor authenticator app known as Bitwarden Authenticator, which is obtainable for iOS and Android units.
The app makes use of time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) for accounts registered by scanning a QR code to supply customers with an additional layer of safety throughout authentication.
“By leveraging widely adopted standards such as TOTP, Bitwarden can work seamlessly everywhere, including legacy applications,” reads the launch announcement.
“Enterprises can remain nimble, without having to re-architect current systems while adopting strong passwordless options such as passkeys, FIDO2 hardware keys, magic links, biometrics, and beyond.”
Supply: Bitwarden
Though TOTP authentication was already out there within the Bitwarden Password Supervisor, it was a premium function solely out there to paying customers.
In distinction, the Bitwarden Authenticator app is obtainable without spending a dime to all customers, even these with out a Bitwarden account, and can be utilized as a standalone app.
Bitwarden’s CTO Kyle Spearrin mentioned the launch of the brand new app “provides immediate value to the Bitwarden user base who has been asking for a standalone app for several years” and promised new options and enhancements in future releases.
“Phase 1” limitations
Bitwarden Authenticator is taken into account a secure launch at this level however it lacks superior options generally present in different merchandise on this house.
At present, it generates TOTPs for on-line companies that assist MFA apps, together with the Bitwarden Password Supervisor, whereas backups are dealt with by the OS’s backup companies.
The app settings additionally give customers the potential so as to add biometrics as a further safety step, whereas exporting can be out there.
The revealed roadmap for future releases consists of an import operate, push-based 2FA, account restoration, Bitwarden account (and vault) syncing, and workforce (enterprise-grade) authentication choices.
Supply: Bitwarden
Though the dearth of among the talked about options might make adopting or migrating TOTP authentication to the brand new software difficult for some customers, it should not be a giant hurdle for many.
The Bitwarden Authenticator app is out there on Google Play for Android telephones and on the Apple App Retailer for iPhones and iOS units basically.
Being an open-source challenge, the code for the 2 apps is obtainable on public GitHub repositories. These considering trying on the code can discover it right here for the iOS model and right here for the Android app.
