2FAuth
Self-hosted web app that generates two-factor codes
- #8 of 10 in best authenticator apps
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 8 of 10 in best authenticator apps
A self-hosted web app that generates TOTP and HOTP codes on a server you run, under AGPL-3.0. It needs a server and maintenance, which the phone apps do not, but the codes stay on infrastructure you control.
Best for Home-server users who want a web-based authenticator
About 2FAuth
2FAuth runs as a web app on a server the owner controls, and it generates TOTP and HOTP codes. The project publishes its code under AGPL-3.0 on GitHub, and the site links to installation and usage guides for setting it up on a server.
Because it is self-hosted, you handle updates, backups and access to the server yourself. It suits people who already run a home server or who want a web-based authenticator. The homepage describes it as a web app and does not list a phone app, so check whether that fits how you log in.
Key features
- Self-hosted web app
- TOTP and HOTP codes
- AGPL-3.0 open source
- Installation and usage guides
- Try-it-out demo
Strengths
- Runs on your own server with no vendor cloud
- AGPL-3.0 licensed, with source on GitHub
Limits
- You maintain the server, updates and backups
- Web app only, according to its homepage
Where 2FAuth ranks
How 2FAuth compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Backups and sync |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Stratum | 85.0 | Free and open source | Android | Encrypted backup and restore; export at any time |
#7 Bitwarden Authenticator | 84.5 | Free and open source | iOSAndroid | Not described on its page |
| #82FAuth | 82.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | On your server; backups are the owner's job |
#9 Authy | 80.0 | Free | iOSAndroid | Cloud backup and multi-device sync |
| #10FreeOTP | 77.0 | Free and open source | AndroidiOS | No sync or cloud backup described |
The full comparison table for best authenticator apps has all 10 products.
Questions about 2FAuth
- Is 2FAuth free?
- 2FAuth can be used without paying: Free AGPL-3.0 software that you host yourself. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is 2FAuth open source?
- Yes. 2FAuth publishes its source code under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does 2FAuth support?
- 2FAuth is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is 2FAuth best for?
- Home-server users who want a web-based authenticator. In our ranking of authenticator apps it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 82.0.
- What are the best alternatives to 2FAuth?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Ente Auth, Proton Authenticator, Yubico Authenticator, 2FAS Auth.
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