Quickly show your 2 factor codes in the browser!
2! Authenticator Extension
2! Authenticator is a web browser extension that allows you to instantly see two-factor authentication codes (TOTP based) for login use on many major websites and apps.
Hard at work on your desktop or laptop computer? Now your two-factor codes are just a click away in your browser! It is designed to be compatible with the other Authenticator © apps, and its use is similar.
Easy to Use
Add your two-factor codes by copying and pasting a QR Code image, drag-n-drop a QR code image, scanning a code with your webcam, or manually entering a two-factor key. Now your specific, time based, two-factor code for your online account is just a single click away.
Private and Secure
The extension is built with security and privacy in mind. Data is never shared with any other entities and a network connection is not required for the use of this extension, with the exception of registering for and the validating of paid features.
Paid Features
For a one time fee of USD $2.99 you may encrypt your data, lock your codes, and get data backup for life.
Encryption of Data (Paid Feature)
There is the ability to encrypt and lock your data using the latest encryption standards (AES-GCM) with a pin or password. (DO NOT FORGET/LOSE YOUR PIN/PASSWORD! For security purposes, it is NOT possible to recover your data if your PIN/PASSWORD is lost.)
Data Backup and Transfer (Paid Feature)
Never lose your two-factor codes again! You may backup all of your two-factor codes in a secure format that may be restored at a later time. Backup your two-factor codes to a hard drive or cloud service of your choice. Additionally, you may choose to display an individual account’s QR code allowing each two-factor code to be transferred to another device.
Required Permissions
The following permissions will be required to run this extension:
* Read the active tab that is connected to https/secure websites (activeTab):
Allows the extension to scan a QR code on a website that creates a QR code image to be consumed by an authenticator app. Webpages are only scanned by a user's action: The scan is computed locally and data is never sent over the internet during this process.
* Camera:
Allows the extension to use a webcam device to scan two-factor QR codes put in the webcam’s view. The camera is only activated by the user’s action. The scan is computed locally and data is never sent over the internet during this process.
Disclaimer
No software is ever perfect, nor free of bugs. Data loss and theft can occur. Use layered security and store you data in multiple locations. Password/PIN lengths affect security. Protect physical access to your device. Keep your device and software up-to-date.
Known issues:
Only 30 second epoch based TOTP based codes are supported for now.
Some style of QR codes are not supported.
Webpage scan is not always supported as many website actively guard against this and this extension makes no attempt to circumvent those guards.
Webcam use may be limited due to the low quality webcams used in many laptops.
Version History
1.0.3 -- Overcome Chrome crash bug, wait for user status to settle.
1.0.2 -- Only show FlyteSoft.org/2-factor website on very first install, not every update or Chrome update.
1.0.1 -- Initial public release.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install 2! Authenticator extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install 2! 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 2! Authenticator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install 2! Authenticator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download 2! Authenticator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a 2! 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 2! Authenticator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the 2! Authenticator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the 2! Authenticator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 2! 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 2! 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 2! Authenticator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install 2! 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 2! Authenticator extension file
Select and download the 2! 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 2! 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 2! 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 2! 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 2! Authenticator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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