Яндекс ID – аутентификатор 2FA
★ 4.3What it actually doesYandex authentication app for quick service login via digital key, OTP/TOTP code generation and account management, but with frequent cloud recovery issues and incidents involving unexpected subscription charges.
Actually does
- ✓Two-factor auth25% of reviews
- ✓Password manager15% of reviews
- ✓Multi-account10% of reviews
- ✓Russian localization5% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Biometric Authentication
- ⚠Генерация TOTP-кодов
- ⚠Аутентификация в сервисах Яндекса
- ⚠Backup / restore
- ⚠Cloud sync
- ⚠Family plan
- ⚠Управление профилем и персональными данными
Common complaints
- ✗Cloud recovery error — 'SMS limit exceeded'30% of mentions
«I've been using the app for a long time and had no issues with it until I needed to retrieve keys from the cloud. It says the SMS limit is exceeded.»
- ✗Unintended subscription charges without user consent5% of mentions
«They charge subscriptions without my knowledge. I wrote to Roskomnadzor, if they don't refund the money, I'll write to the prosecutor's office.»
- ✗Cannot restore access if device is lost — requires key from the app itself10% of mentions
«My phone burned down where this Yandex ID was, and to log in on a new one they ask me to enter a one-time key that's given in this Yandex ID»
- ✗OTP length mismatch: website requires 8 characters, app generates 6 digits8% of mentions
«Website requires password of 8 characters, app gives 6 digits»
- ✗Poor UX and complex navigation in the interface15% of mentions
«Cannot find the passwords page after the update. Piece of trash, with terrible UX, QR code scanners are shoved everywhere»
What people praise
- ★Convenient saving and managing multiple accounts in one place
«Save everything in one place instead of running around looking and remembering... very convenient»
- ★Convenient one-time code generation instead of entering a password
«No need to remember a password or wait for an SMS — the app instantly shows a one-time access code»
- ★Secure password and data storage in the app
«Great app, securely stores passwords and data thanks for the service!»
- ★Transparency in access and device management
«Data security under control — all settings are collected in one place»
- ★App available in Russian language
«RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 🇷🇺»