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It offers a convenient option to log in to websites with click and paste. You can toggle the app to sync the time using NTP this is important since 2-factor codes are time based.Īpart from the QR Code and OneDrive issues (which are on the developer's roadmap), the app worked without issues. Remember to disable 2FA from your account's settings on the website before deleting it from the app as you may run into authentication issues otherwise.

You can reorder or delete accounts by clicking on the pencil button on the start bar. I tried it a couple of dozen times with different services, but it did not work. The program says that you can drag the QR-code that is displayed on the screen on to the interface of WinOTP Authenticator and it should read the code. Finally, enter the long code from the website's 2-step authentication settings.This can be whatever you want to as well. Type your account's username in the corresponding field.It is advised to pick a descriptive name to help with identification. This is just for your reference and you may pick anything you want.

Enter the name of the account's website in the Service box (for e.g.

The app works by entering the "secret key" manually which is identical to the process on mobile devices if you select the manual way during setup. This process is slightly different from a phone 2FA app where you'd point the camera at the QR code on the screen and are done with it. How to add an account to WinOTP Authenticator