An authenticator app for Windows
Windows has no built-in authenticator, and the big-name apps — Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator — only run on your phone. 2FA Vault is a native Windows authenticator you install straight from the Microsoft Store: every two-factor code in an encrypted local vault, one click to copy, no phone required.
Why Windows users are stuck
| App | Windows app | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Google Authenticator | No (phone only) | — |
| Microsoft Authenticator | No (phone only) | — |
| Authy | Discontinued | — |
| 2FA Vault | Yes — Microsoft Store | Free |
What you get on Windows
Import your accounts from Google Authenticator, Aegis, 2FAS, or any otpauth:// links, add new ones by scanning a QR code off your screen, and copy any code in one click with a live countdown ring. Everything is stored in an encrypted vault on your PC, and you can save a password-protected backup to restore on another machine.
- Is 2FA Vault a native Windows app?
- Yes — install it from the Microsoft Store and it runs natively on Windows, with an encrypted local vault for all your two-factor codes.
- Do I need a phone to use it?
- No. It generates your codes on your PC: add accounts by scanning a QR code from your screen or camera, or by importing from Google Authenticator, Aegis, and 2FAS.
- Is it free on Windows?
- Yes — every core feature is free on Windows. The optional one-time Pro upgrade adds Touch ID unlock, which is a Mac-only feature.