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Features ​

This page outlines the key features available in Ente Auth.

Icons ​

Ente Auth supports the icon pack provided by simple-icons. If an icon you need is missing, please refer to the docs/adding-icons guide for instructions on how to contribute.

Quickly find your codes by searching based on issuer or account name. You can also configure the app to focus the search bar automatically on app start by going to Settings → General → Focus search on app start.

Tags ​

Organize and filter your codes with ease using tags.

  • Creating a Tag: When adding or editing a code, tap the orange (+) icon to create a new tag.
  • Adding an existing Tag: When adding or editing a code, select the desired tag from the list.

Pinning ​

Highlight your frequently used services by pinning them to the top of your code list. To pin a code, long-press (mobile) or right-click (desktop) the code and select "Pin".

Notes ​

Add additional information to your codes using notes. Notes can be added during the process of creating or modifying a code.

Sharing ​

Securely share codes temporarily with others.

  • Long-press (mobile) or right-click (desktop) on a code and choose "Share".
  • Select a duration for the shared link: 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes.
  • This generates a unique, time-limited link. Recipients can view the codes for the specified duration without gaining access to the underlying secret key. After the link expires, the recipients will no longer be able to view new codes.

Custom sorting ​

Customize the order in which your codes are displayed. Ente Auth provides several sorting options:

  • Issuer name
  • Account name
  • Frequently used
  • Recently used
  • Manual (custom drag-and-drop order)

Access the sort menu in the top-right corner (next to the search icon) to change your sorting preference.

Offline mode ​

Ente Auth can be used entirely offline. Choose "Use without backups" on the login screen. In this mode, your codes are stored locally on your device.

Unlike when using an account, data is not synced or backed up to the cloud. You are responsible for manually backing up your codes.

Display options ​

Customize how your codes are displayed for optimal usability.

  • Show large icons: Display codes with larger icons for enhanced visibility.
  • Compact mode: Switch to a more compact layout to view more codes on the screen simultaneously.
  • Hide codes: Hide the actual code values for extra privacy. Double-tap a code to reveal it when needed.

App lock ​

Add an additional layer of protection using the app lock. Choose from the following lock methods:

  • Device lock: Use the existing lock configured on your device (e.g., Face ID, Touch ID, system password).
  • PIN lock: Set up a 4-digit PIN code to unlock the app.
  • Password lock: Set up a password to unlock the app.

Additionally, configure Auto lock to automatically lock the app after a specified period of time (options: Immediately, 5s, 15s, 1m, 5m, 30m).

Import / Export ​

Ente Auth offers various import and export options for your codes.

  • Export: Export your codes in plain text, as an encrypted file, or automatically via the CLI.
  • Import: Import codes from various other authentication apps.

For detailed instructions, refer to the migration guides.

Deduplicate codes ​

If you import codes and end up with duplicates, you can easily remove them. Go to Settings → Data → Duplicate codes to find and remove duplicate codes.

Trash ​

Manage unwanted codes by moving them to the Trash. The Trash is not cleared automatically, giving you the flexibility to restore or permanently delete codes at any time.

  • Trashing a code: Long-press (mobile) or right-click (desktop) on a code and select "Trash" to move it to the Trash.
  • Viewing trashed codes: If you have trashed codes, you can view them by selecting the Trash tag.
  • Managing trashed codes: In the Trash view, you can either permanently delete codes or restore them back to your main list.

Scan QR ​

Easily add or share entries using QR codes:

  • Add by scanning (mobile): On mobile, you can add a new entry by scanning the QR code provided by the service. This quickly adds the entry to Ente Auth.
  • Show entry as QR code: On all apps, you can long-press (mobile) or right-click (desktop) a code and select "QR". This allows you to easily share the complete entry (including the secret) with others by letting them scan the displayed QR code. This can also be used to easily add the same entry to another authenticatior app or service.