Two-factor authentication
for macOS

A native authenticator app for Mac. Local storage, encrypted with system keychain. No cloud sync, no tracking.

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Requires macOS 13.0 or later
Free and open source
ShieldAuth app on macOS, iPhone, and Apple Watch

Security

ShieldAuth uses local-first architecture with system-level encryption. All authentication data is stored securely on your device.

Local storage

All data stored locally on your Mac. No cloud sync or external servers.

Keychain encryption

Encrypted using macOS Keychain with Touch ID or password protection.

No tracking

No analytics, no telemetry, no network requests. Complete privacy.

Open source

MIT licensed. Audit the code yourself or contribute improvements.

Features

Native macOS app designed for speed and efficiency.

Native performance

Built with SwiftUI. Fast launch times, instant search, low memory footprint.

Keyboard shortcuts

Global hotkey access and keyboard navigation throughout the interface.

Menu bar access

Quick access from the menu bar without opening the main window.

Import support

Import from other authenticator apps via QR codes or manual entry.

Apple platforms

Native apps for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

ShieldAuth on all Apple devices

Getting started

Simple setup with no account creation or cloud configuration.

01

Install

Download from this site or GitHub. No registration required.

02

Import accounts

Scan QR codes or import from existing authenticator apps.

03

Enable protection

Set up Touch ID or password. Data encrypted with system keychain.

04

Quick access

Use menu bar or keyboard shortcut to view codes.

Download

Available for macOS 13.0 or later. Universal binary with support for Apple Silicon and Intel.

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Notarized by Apple
Open source (MIT)
ShieldAuth
ShieldAuth
Version 1.0