The Authy two-factor authentication (2FA) app can be run on a variety of different platforms and operating systems. This guide dives into detailed compatibility information for each version of the Authy app to help users understand what is officially supported. Continue reading for more details.
Notice: If the device, language, or app store you are looking to use the Authy app on is not mentioned here, it means we do not officially support the Authy app there at this time. While some undocumented configurations may work, we don't recommend these, as you may run into usability issues.
Officially supported platforms
Please use the information below to determine the best mobile or desktop Authy app to use on your devices.
Android
The Authy app for Android devices can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
Here are a few additional considerations to make sure you have the best Authy app experience:
| Minimum OS version | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Device types | Phones Tablets |
| Languages supported | English Portuguese Spanish |
Apple iOS and iPadOS devices
The Authy app for Apple devices can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.
Here are a few additional considerations to make sure you have the best Authy app experience:
| Minimum OS version | iOS, iPadOS (v13.0 or later) |
| Device types | iPhone, iPad, iPod touch |
| Languages supported | English Portuguese Spanish |
Desktop and laptop computers
| Operating system | Minimum OS version | Languages supported |
| MacOS | El Capitan (v10.11, Build 15A284) | English |
| Windows | Windows 10 | English |
| Linux | Ubuntu Linux Mint Debian Manjaro For full details, see Authy for Linux requirements |
English |
Deprecated items
Please refer to this list below for Authy app related experiences that were supported previously, but have since been deprecated. Twilio does not update these apps or browser extensions anymore.
- Authy for Chrome and Chrome Extension
App guidelines
Use these guidelines to ensure you have the best Authy app experience on your preferred device:
iOS
- Tablets: Portrait mode and landscape mode are available for tablets on ipadOS.
- Mobile devices: Landscape mode not available for iOS mobile devices.
Android
- Tablets: Landscape mode is not available.
- Mobile devices: Landscape mode is not available.
- While available for Android devices, current dark mode colors do not meet color contrast accessibility guidelines.
Desktop
The Authy desktop app runs natively on M1/M2 Macs (Apple default for iOS & iPads apps).
Beta initiatives
This list includes Authy apps that are being prototyped or experimented upon on new devices and platforms.
Notice: We do not officially support these projects, and users should not expect the same level of experience or dedicated support that is provided for the official list of supported apps.
| Apple family of devices | M1/M2 devices Smartwatches |
| Widgets | Classic / New (Apple) Android |