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Re: Security Alert: Update your Authy to the latest version
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BitMaxz
on 04/07/2024, 18:11:10 UTC
I thought Google authenticator is encouraging online backup. That has been the reason I do not like it.


I don't think there's an online backup it does have an export option but you can only export them if you are going to move the authenticator to a new device because it would generate a QR code that you need to scan to another device. I never tried exporting  my authenticator with email I saw this as another option but you can just ignore it and use the QR code option instead if you want to export and move it to a new device.

However, saving the secret code to offline device still the best way to backup your authenticator for future recovery.