Question 2FA auto-approve utility for Windows ?

[enkidoe]

Anyone who knows if a utility exists that auto-approves the 2FA requirement ? Now i have to use the app on my smartphone everytime, i am looking for a Desktop alternative for Windows 10 .

Many thanks

 

[Colif]

i don't see any that will automatically fill in the spaces for you, most are just for generating the keys

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One of the best ways to protect your online accounts from being compromised is to use two-factor authentication (2FA). This adds a second layer to the sign-in process, requiring you to use a one-use only generated code (usually created on your smartphone) to sign in successfully using tools like...

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some of these are for windows - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-two-factor-authentication-app/

 

[Ralston18]

Wondering about the requirement.....

I understand the problem(s) regarding not having a cell phone in order to authenticate access/sign-in.

However, you do not really want to have any sort of authentication be "automatic" where access could be granted and you may know nothing about what has transpired: Someone accessed your account and was automatically authenticated, gained access, then had the proverbial "keys to the kingdom".

Perhaps I am missing something here or otherwise misunderstanding the questions.

Still feel that I would be remiss if I do not at least "say something".... No harm, no foul.

 

[USAFRet]

I was wondering the same.
Having some system do it automatically is the same as no login identification at all.

 

[Colif]

You should only need to use codes once a month (unless system hates you). Its the price you pay for using 2FA. I have it on 4 accounts so far, Google wants me to set it up on my account as well but so far I haven't bought anything off store so no need.

If every site starts wanting it, I can see a use for auto but its not very secure.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

You’re defeating the whole purpose of 2 FA

Than anybody who gets to your computer could authenticate and get in I think it’s a horrible idea. It’s supposed to be going to something like your phone because no one else will have your phone

Basically you may as well have no authentication at all. Like I said it’s a horrible idea a very stupid thing to do

 

[USAFRet]

You should only need to use codes once a month (unless system hates you). Its the price you pay for using 2FA. I have it on 4 accounts so far, Google wants me to set it up on my account as well but so far I haven't bought anything off store so no need.

If every site starts wanting it, I can see a use for auto but its not very secure.

I believe hes talking about the recent Windows thing, where you are authenticated via your phone and not a password when you "log in".

 

[Colif]

i must have missed that one. I use a pin instead of a password.

you can turn it off on your account if you don't want it - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-account-b1a56fc2-caf3-a5a1-f7e3-4309e99987ca