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Google Authenticator vs OpenID

A side-by-side look at Google Authenticator and OpenID. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Google Authenticator

Google Authenticator

Security & Privacy

Google Authenticator is a multi-factor authentication mobile app that generates timed codes for user verification. It helps protect user accounts by requiring both a password and a randomly generated 6-digit code that refreshes every 30 seconds.

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OpenID

OpenID

Online Services

OpenID is an open standard and decentralized authentication protocol that allows users to log into different websites using the same digital identity. It eliminates the need for separate usernames and passwords for each site.

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