ResearchCave Authenticator

Your accounts. Your peace of mind.

The code you need, right when you need it. Keep your two-step verification accounts together in a clear, familiar app that feels at home on your phone and your desktop.

Verification accounts in ResearchCave Authenticator’s dark mobile view.Verification accounts and copy confirmation in the light mobile view.
A familiar experience, from the smallest screen to your desktop.

Made for the way you use it

A calmer way to sign in.

Two-step verification should fit into your day. Add an account, find its code and get on with what you came to do.

Add accounts your way

Scan a QR code, read one from an image or enter a setup key manually. Standard TOTP and HOTP accounts are supported, along with Steam codes.

Find. Copy. Continue.

Search your accounts, organize them into groups and copy a code with an explicit action. Custom icons and account ordering help keep things familiar.

Take your accounts with you

Create a password-encrypted ResearchCave backup and restore it on another supported device. Your local vault is encrypted, too.

ResearchCave Authenticator’s light desktop account grid with service icons and verification codes.
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Room for all your accounts

Everything has its place.

A readable account grid makes it easy to find the service you need. The layout adapts as your window changes, while search, account menus and copy actions stay close at hand.

  • Search, groups and saved account ordering
  • Clear copy actions and grouped verification codes
  • A layout that adapts to phones, tablets and desktops
The same account grid in ResearchCave Authenticator’s dark desktop theme.
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Comfort meets control

A theme that feels right.

Choose a light or dark experience that follows your device’s theme. Behind that familiar surface, vault locking and optional account passwords give you more control over when sensitive codes are visible.

  • Light and dark system-theme support
  • Optional vault and per-account password protection
  • Automatic locking after time in the background

Questions & answers

Good to know.

A few answers before you get started.

Which devices does the app support?

The app is built for Android, iOS and iPadOS, Windows and macOS. Visit Downloads to check the packages and store links currently listed for your device.

Can I move from another authenticator?

Standard setup URIs and Google Authenticator transfer QR codes are supported. Plain JSON exports from Aegis, 2FAS, andOTP and Authenticator Pro can also be imported. Proprietary cloud backups are not a general import format.

Does it generate codes without an internet connection?

Yes. Once a standard OTP account is set up, its codes are generated locally. Time-based codes depend on your device keeping the correct time.

Make the next sign-in a little simpler.

Bring your verification accounts together with ResearchCave Authenticator.

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