Should authenticator codes sync autmatically?

[Appleuser823]

I just installed the iOS 15 B7 and iPadOS 15 B7 and setup two authenticator codes from sites (https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/07/ios-15-built-in-password-authenticator/).

But they dont sync from ipad to iphone and vice versa… Should they? Or are they device specific?

 

[TimFL1]

I just installed the iOS 15 B7 and iPadOS 15 B7 and setup two authenticator codes from sites (https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/07/ios-15-built-in-password-authenticator/).

But they dont sync from ipad to iphone and vice versa… Should they? Or are they device specific?

They sync on my devices (iPhone and iPad). Only set up one 2FA code for testing though.

 

[Appleuser823]

They sync on my devices (iPhone and iPad). Only set up one 2FA code for testing though.

Weird… Mine does not sync. Maybe it takes a while?

 

[gwang73]

Mine are syncing across all my devices on the betas. iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

 

[Appleuser823]

Looks like it’s syncing now. It just took a while after the installation of ios 15. Maybe some database updates etc.?

 

[Ethrem]

You all do realize that you’re dramatically weakening your security by putting your 2FA codes into your Apple account, right? Doubly so if you’re also using Apple’s password manager. The more separation you have between security layers, the better.

 

[esf215]

You all do realize that you’re dramatically weakening your security by putting your 2FA codes into your Apple account, right? Doubly so if you’re also using Apple’s password manager. The more separation you have between security layers, the better.

Please explain

 

[Cinimod1000]

I think what Ethrem is saying is that if you keep both your passwords and 2FA codes in one place - Apple Keychain - then if (and it's a big but real if) Apple gets hacked, the crooks get both. If you separate them completely - Apple Keychain for passwords, and a (different) Authenticator app for 2FA codes, you are much safer.
Yes, it is a big IF Apple gets hacked. But never say never.....

 

[dumastudetto]

I think what Ethrem is saying is that if you keep both your passwords and 2FA codes in one place - Apple Keychain - then if (and it's a big but real if) Apple gets hacked, the crooks get both. If you separate them completely - Apple Keychain for passwords, and a (different) Authenticator app for 2FA codes, you are much safer.
Yes, it is a big IF Apple gets hacked. But never say never.....

Yep ideally you separate them out across different apps/services to reduce your risks. I believe the risks are extremely low though given what Apple already has in place in terms of mandated security. I'd be comfortable with my family using passwords and two factor in keychain. It's still FAR BETTER than no 2FA.