AuthWin
The facts below are what the maker publishes about AuthWin, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From AuthWin's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free authenticator app for Windows |
The facts
Each one read from AuthWin's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Code type
- totpchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Creator
- AuthWin is created by Yash, whose personal site identifies him as Yash Gadhiya.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Encrypted backup
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- The site says local account data is encrypted using AES with a 256-bit key.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Enrollment
- Accounts can be added by scanning a website’s QR code or manually entering its secret code.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Export and backup
- Accounts can be exported individually as QR codes or together as a JSON file, optionally password protected.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Feedback
- The site links to a form for suggestions and feedback.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Google Authenticator import
- AuthWin can import accounts from a QR code exported by Google Authenticator.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Installation notice
- The maker says Windows may warn during installation because the app is not signed with a code-signing certificate.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- Account data is stored on the computer in an encrypted file and is not sent to a server or cloud service.checked 11 Oct 2026
- OTP support
- AuthWin currently supports TOTP and does not list HOTP support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AuthWin generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication on websites.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed requirements are Windows 8 or later and .NET Framework 4.8 or later.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Multi-device sync
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- Platform
- The maker describes AuthWin as a Windows desktop app.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windowschecked 22 Sep 2026
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