Company
Date Published
Author
Simon Thorpe
Word count
735
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Twilio has added support for Google Authenticator and other Time based One Time Passcode (TOTP) compliant applications in its Authy API. This update allows users to opt-in for two-factor authentication using an authenticator app, reducing friction and increasing security. The new feature is easy to implement, requiring only a few lines of code, and can be enabled by switching it on in the Twilio console. Using the Authy app provides additional security benefits, including push authentication and secure self-service recovery options. Customers can also use the Authy SDK for total control over their application's authentication experience.