Open source 2FA authenticator, with end-to-end encrypted backups.
Publisher’s description
What is Ente Auth?
Ente Auth by ente.io is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 8th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in Dart. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.4.26, released on September 25, 2026. The version history goes back to May 21, 2024: 30 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 13 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 11,204 times. The source code on GitHub (ente/ente) has 29,525 stars. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and Yubico Authenticator.
Project description on GitHub: “💚 End-to-end encrypted cloud for everything.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Ente Auth is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Ente Auth safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BE1424198E9940723CAF8AE765CEE4D4754B4AF8CCA8B6CB23390448D6B731B8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 30 versions ›30 versions over 2 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4.26Latest | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.25 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.24 | July 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.23 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.22 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.17 | February 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.15 | December 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.12 | November 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ente-io.auth-desktop -echoco install ente-auth -yscoop install extras/ente-authente-auth-v4.4.26-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ente-authflatpak install flathub io.ente.authInformation
- Publisher
- ente.io
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ente/ente
- Written in
- Dart
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.4.26
- Released
- September 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2024
- Versions listed
- 30
- Updates / year
- 12.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 11,204
- GitHub stars
- 29,525
- GitHub forks
- 1,868
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ente-io.auth-desktop
- Chocolatey package
- ente-auth
- Scoop package
- extras/ente-auth
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Auth free?
Yes. Ente Auth is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Ente Auth safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Ente Auth with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Ente Auth be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Ente Auth run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Ente Auth?
The versions page lists all 30 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2024.
Can I use Ente Auth without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Ente Auth?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Yubico Authenticator, Password Safe and KeeWeb. The alternatives page compares them.
