AuthG
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Download AuthG

Lightweight native binary for macOS and Linux. Windows coming soon.

macOS$brew install --cask abhidhakal/tap/authg

Fast install via Homebrew on macOS. Don't have Brew? Choose a direct installer below:

macOS

Supports Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) & Intel Macs (macOS 12 Monterey+).

•Menu Bar resident floating window
•Instant one-click access from your top Menu Bar
Apple Silicon Chip (.dmg)Intel Chip (.dmg)

Linux

Supports Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, and AppImage.

•Debian package & AppImage binary
•Minimal dependencies (WebKitGTK)
Debian Package (.deb)AppImage (.AppImage)
Coming Soon

Windows

Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit). Currently in development.

•System tray resident mini-window
•Stability & window positioning polish in progress
Coming Soon
Winget & installer arriving soon

First-Time Setup Guide

Quick instructions to open AuthG, find it on your screen, and sync your codes.

Choose your device:
1

Open the App on Your Mac

Drag AuthG from the DMG into your Applications folder. macOS may show a security notice on first launch because AuthG is currently distributed as an independent open-source release without an Apple Developer ID certificate.

First-Time Launch Walkthrough:One-time setup
  1. Open AuthG once from your Applications folder (macOS will show a security prompt).
  2. Open System Settings on your Mac.
  3. Go to Privacy & Security.
  4. Scroll down to the Security section.
  5. Click Open Anyway next to the AuthG notice.
  6. Confirm that you want to open AuthG (enter your Mac password or Touch ID if prompted).
Terminal: xattr -cr /Applications/AuthG.app
2

Find AuthG in Your Menu Bar

Where is the window?Menu Bar Resident

AuthG lives in your menu bar, not the Dock. It opens under its icon and closes when you click elsewhere:

Look at the top right of your screen:
In the macOS Menu Bar (next to your battery, WiFi, and clock), you will see the AuthG shield icon. Click it anytime to view your codes.
3

Import Your 2FA Codes

A. Export from Phone

Open Google Authenticator on your phone → tap your profile or menu (top right) → choose Transfer accounts → Export accounts.

B. Instant Paste (⌘V)

Take a screenshot or AirDrop the QR code to your computer, then simply press ⌘V anywhere inside AuthG.

C. Web Camera or Manual (+)

Click the + button to scan the QR code with your webcam, upload an image file, or manually enter secret keys. Your codes are saved instantly.