Authy was my bad decision to use it for two-factor authentication. I remember that I chose it because of its ability to work on both PC/Mac and mobile phone, so if I work on a PC, I don’t need to use my phone to see the validation code. The GUI was very bad on all platforms, but it was working at least. Authy is sunsetted, the team explained on their website and stated that it will no longer be supported after March 19, 2024.

On the other side, I was using KeePass for storing passwords, backup codes, and other secret texts. The reason for the choice of KeePass was the same: it works on multiple platforms and devices. But there were some problems:

• I need to find a way to sync the passwords myself. All KeePass clients have their options, and keeping the files in iCloud is one of them.
• Every client comes with a missing feature or a bug. The fact that the application was paid was not a problem for me, but it’s not a good idea to make payment for each client. Some clients support multiple platforms, but they don’t work as well on all platforms.
• I was using KeePassXC on MacOS and KeePassium on iPhone. If I decide to go back to Windows, I will have to find a client for that too. I really don’t have time to investigate it…

In short, I was not happy with either of them and I started to search for an alternative app. My expectations are:

• If it’s possible, I want to use one app for two-factor authentication and password storage to reduce app requirements and subscriptions.
• I want to choose the sync method myself. You know there were leaks in some applications like LastPass and OnePassword, and there’s no a trustable way of syncing the passwords so each new syncing method means another system that must be secured. I want to continue to use my preferred cloud storage service for syncing the passwords.
• And, of course, I still need to access my passwords from multiple devices.

I would like to share with you what I prefer at the end of this article, but I really could not find a long-lasting solution to meet these needs. All I’m doing now is waiting, Apple announced that it is developing a new password manager called “Passwords”. I hope it will solve my problems completely.

The existing password application in Apple is not a separate application; it’s a part of Settings. However, you can use it for two-factor authentication and storing passwords. For all other secret texts like backup codes and the secret keys of your blockchain wallets, you can use the Notes app, but don’t forget to lock the notes for added security.