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This is part of why I bought an iPad that basically should never leave my home. The TOTP Authenticator app I've been using supports iCloud's secure enclave for backups and worst case I can restore a backup on the iPad and still have access to most of my 2FA sources.

(Also yeah, always prefer TOTP to SMS given the choice.)

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Would you mind sharing which app you use?

It's dorky and the opposite of "cool", but I've just been using Microsoft's Authenticator for a while. (I was on Windows Phone when I first set up many of my TOTP logins and it was the only trustworthy TOTP app in that store.) It gets the job done, and I've restored from backups across a couple phones now, so I find it reliable enough for my needs.

Thanks! IMHO "cool" is often overrated. :)

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