Some users chose Authy precisely because of the desktop app. Phones can be lost / stolen / unresponsive / out of battery, and it was nice to have a second option for 2FA.

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A list of alternatives they provide:

> Authy Desktop Alternatives > If you are unable to use the Authy mobile apps, we recommend you look in to alternative desktop products such as the following suggestions:

> https://authenticator.cc/ > https://steptwo.app/ > https://secrets.app/ > https://keepassxc.org/ > https://support.1password.com/one-time-passwords/

> Please be aware that Twilio Authy does not have any affiliation with the companies creating these apps, so be mindful of potential risks and exercise your own judgment when selecting the app.

> Note: The Authy app lacks an export feature, therefore you have to re-enable the 2FA method and re-add the token in your new application with the steps here.