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PC Authenticator

Microsoft StorePassword & secrets management

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on the Microsoft Store and has been in the index since 23 Jul 2026. How this is checked

PC Authenticator brings two-factor authentication codes to Windows PCs. Users can scan QR codes directly from the screen, paste setup keys, or use otpauth links to add accounts. It generates TOTP codes via a global keyboard shortcut that displays a floating list for quick copying. Secrets are encrypted locally using Windows DPAPI and can be backed up or restored with a user password. It supports standard TOTP with various digit lengths and hash algorithms.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumWindows
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Managing two-factor authentication codes on a PC instead of switching between phone and computer.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Windows users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: windows

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: apps.microsoft.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

PC Authenticator is a Password & secrets management project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on managing two-factor authentication codes on a PC instead of switching between phone and computer. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for windows users. Basis unknown · not verified: There is a free tier. Basis unknown · not verified: PC Authenticator is available on Windows.

PC Authenticator first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include QR code scanning, TOTP generation, and keyboard shortcut.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • QR code scanning
  • TOTP generation
  • Keyboard shortcut
  • Encrypted storage
  • Backup and restore

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
totp-authenticator2fa-desktopwindows-authqr-scanner

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
Windows

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tierStore listing found

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed23 Jul · 08:46 UTC
    PC Authenticator seen via crawler:msstore
    Source: crawler:msstore · Open

Frequently asked questions about PC Authenticator

What is PC Authenticator?
Inferred · not functionally tested: PC Authenticator focuses on managing two-factor authentication codes on a PC instead of switching between phone and computer. It is catalogued under Password & secrets management on PulseGate.
Who is PC Authenticator for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: PC Authenticator is a consumer product built for windows users.
Does PC Authenticator have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does PC Authenticator run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: PC Authenticator runs on Windows.
Is PC Authenticator still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to PC Authenticator?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Authenticator App · 2FA, Smart Authenticator, and Authenticator App - 2FA &. MFA.Authenticator App · 2FASmart AuthenticatorAuthenticator App - 2FA &. MFA
How long has PC Authenticator been around?
PC Authenticator first shipped in 2026.

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