Add 2FA security to your accounts and generate codes in Chrome with Web2FA Authenticator

Latest Version

Version
1.6.0
Update
October 14, 2024
Size
511KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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Web2FA - Authenticator Extension

Tired of taking out your phone when you sign in? Dead Phone?

Web2FA lets you easily add 2FA (two factor authentication) security to your accounts without compromising on convenience, all within your browser

📝 How to use:
1. Scan QR codes to add accounts
2. Copy codes when needed

📱 Works just like your phone
- Supports all accounts - Twitter, Instagram, Google + more
- Import from other authenticator apps

🌐 Accessible anywhere, anytime
- Works offline - no sign-in required
- Automatically syncs with your Chrome profile

😌 Have peace of mind
- Unlimited accounts
- Tiny footprint < 1 MB
- Back up with ease

You can simultaneously add accounts to Web2FA and your phone!
It's still recommended you have a phone authenticator (as a backup)
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Web2FA - Authenticator extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Web2FA - Authenticator extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Web2FA - Authenticator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web2FA - Authenticator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Web2FA - Authenticator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web2FA - Authenticator extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Web2FA - Authenticator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Web2FA - Authenticator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web2FA - Authenticator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web2FA - Authenticator extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Web2FA - Authenticator extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Web2FA - Authenticator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Web2FA - Authenticator extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Web2FA - Authenticator extension file

Select and download the Web2FA - Authenticator extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Web2FA - Authenticator extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Web2FA - Authenticator extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Web2FA - Authenticator extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Web2FA - Authenticator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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John Weiss (ID: 000000627bc3b61f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/20/2022 Works! I like the simplicity. Developer was responsive to problems. Needs two things: - Half the size. - Import. thx!