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google-authenticator-libpam for Mac

PAM module for two-factor authentication

Quick answer: google-authenticator-libpam is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install google-authenticator-libpam. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 32 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What google-authenticator-libpam is

google-authenticator-libpam is a security tool for macOS: PAM module for two-factor authentication.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/google/google-authenticator-libpam.

How to install google-authenticator-libpam

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install google-authenticator-libpam.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install google-authenticator-libpam on Mac?

Run brew install google-authenticator-libpam in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is google-authenticator-libpam open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does google-authenticator-libpam run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is google-authenticator-libpam?

It was installed 32 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5457 in this catalogue.

What version of google-authenticator-libpam is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.11.