ente Auth
TAS Score: S3/3 — D5/5 — A3 / T2
Brief Description
Cross-platform 2FA authenticator with end-to-end encrypted cloud backup. Works on Android, iOS, desktop, and web. By the same team as Ente Photos. Never lose your 2FA codes again — encrypted sync across all devices.
Architectural Role
Client-side security layer — two-factor authentication. E2E encrypted cloud sync optional.
Technical Autonomy
- Works without internet (TOTP generates offline)
- Stores data locally (on-device)
- Does not require external accounts (works offline-only, sync optional)
- Allows data export (plain text, encrypted backup)
- Provides offline updates (F-Droid, GitHub APK)
Philosophical Assessment (whose.world criteria)
| Criterion | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Pause | ✅ | Codes work offline forever. |
| Exit | ✅ | Export in standard formats. |
| Recoverability | ✅ | E2E encrypted cloud backup. Recovery key. |
| Visibility | ✅ | Fully open-source. Part of Ente monorepo. |
| External Dependencies | ✅ | Cloud sync optional. Works fully offline. |
Rating key: ✅ fully meets · ⚠️ partially meets or requires configuration · ❌ does not meet
Configuration (Minimal)
Install from F-Droid, App Store, or GitHub. Use standalone or create Ente account for encrypted sync.
Related Recipes
Alternatives
| Alternative | Autonomy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis | A3 / T2 | Android only. No cloud sync. Encrypted local vault. |
Trajectory
Direction: opening Part of the Ente ecosystem. Active development. Cross-platform advantage over Aegis. Sustainable business model via Ente Photos subscriptions. Signal assessment: | Signal | Status | Evidence | |——–|——–|———-| | License | ✅ | AGPL-3.0. | | Feature gating | ✅ | All features free. | | Self-hosting | ✅ | Server is self-hostable (shared with Ente Photos). | | Governance | ✅ | Ente Technologies. Open development. | Signal key: ✅ opening · ➖ neutral · ⚠️ closing —
Sources
- Website: https://ente.io/auth
- Documentation: https://help.ente.io
- Repository: https://github.com/ente-io/ente/tree/main/auth
- Docker image: —
- Community: https://ente.io/community