#Authy desktop extension password

In this case you could say that you're one of the blind wise men. The fact that you claim that 2FA is only to do with logins shows that you have a serious case of tunnel vision and, as such, you're only seeing one tiny part of the problem.Įver heard the Indian parable about the blind wise men trying to describe an elephant from just touching one part of it? Is that any clearer? Who said it was anything to do with codes? It's not - the codes are an irrelevance, all that matters is authentication. Sign in into Bitwarden and select Tools > Export vault. Bitwarden supports export passwords from a desktop browser only, so ensure you have access to a desktop browser before starting to import passwords.

#Authy desktop extension password

You authorise the trade from the authenticator. After successfully importing your password to Authenticator, delete the CSV file from your desktop or mobile phone. OK, I'll explain it in terms even you'll understand. Moreover, because Steam mobile app itself is used for 2FA, Valve is forced to employ another (email) authentication when singing you in on your device. There is no text codes or any 2FA involved in the matter. To approve the item for trading, you confirm the transaction via Steam app by clicking the 'Confirm' button. So I don't know what the heck you guys are talking about. Which doesn't make much sense, unless your existing 2FA workflow is flawed. Moreover, because Steam mobile app itself is used for 2FA, Valve is forced to employ another (email) authentication method when singing you in on your device. 2FA is just a way to secure account sign-in. Because you haven't so far explained how trading is even related to 2FA. As such, your argument is basically invalid no matter how many people hold up technical alternatives saying 'But this will work too!'.įull disclosure: I'm an ex-developer who (unlike you) also understands and appreciates business needs. That functionality is the SOLE REASON that 2FA was effectively made mandatory for trading, etc. Originally posted by Brujeira:The business reasons are far more important from Valve's perspective than any technical considerations.