# WatchGuard AuthPoint

> Mobile multi-factor authentication and authenticator management. (iPhone/iPad app by WatchGuard Technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchguard-authpoint/id1335115425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WatchGuard Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/589730600)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2018-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchguard-authpoint/id1335115425/reviews.md

## What is WatchGuard AuthPoint?

WatchGuard’s AuthPoint app allows you to authenticate right from your own phone!  No need to carry keyfobs or thumb drives; instead install and activate AuthPoint, and then use it to authenticate to company networks and cloud applications. It enables speedy push-based authentication as well as offline authentication using QR codes with the phone’s camera.  This app requires activation of AuthPoint service, offered by WatchGuard.

 
The AuthPoint app features:
- convenient, secure authentication in seconds when you approve a push notification message
- additional storage for all your authenticators such as those used with Google Authenticator, Facebook, Dropbox and more
- quick self-service migration of tokens when changing phones
- customizable tokens with unique names and pictures
 
With AuthPoint, you can do your part to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data arising from lost or stolen credentials.

## Key features

- Push-based authentication
- Offline QR code authentication
- Authenticator storage
- Token migration
- Customizable tokens

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchguard-authpoint/id1335115425/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unreliable - crashing

*2025-10-02, version 2.4.0*

Crashing all the time at the worst possible moment when a connection is needed. Very unreliable.

### 1/5 — Used because work used it

*2025-08-24, version 2.3.1*

It’s totally unsatisfactory

### 5/5 — gud...

*2025-08-06*

very gud

### 1/5 — Crashes Immediately on Launch

*2025-07-27*

Crashes anytime I try to open it, and has been doing so for several months.

### 1/5 — Cannot be installed anymore on macOS

*2025-07-25, version 2.3.1*

Cannot be installed anymore on macOS, was working great for a while on macOS

### 1/5 — FaceID

*2025-06-26, version 2.3.1*

Without FaceID support I've nearly destroyed my token about 5 times over a month!!! Get FaceID going!!! This application is horrible and looks like garbage.

### 2/5 — Incompatible with iOS26

*2025-06-10, version 2.3.0*

App hangs then crashes

### 1/5 — Garbage app

*2025-02-28, version 2.2.0*

Complete garbage to scan QR codes

### 5/5 — Nice

*2024-10-14, version 2.2.0*

Nice

### 4/5 — Great app needs update

*2023-11-17*

Used to be able to access from an Apple Watch, no longer accessible on the app.

## Frequently asked questions about WatchGuard AuthPoint

### What does WatchGuard AuthPoint do?

WatchGuard AuthPoint allows you to authenticate to company networks and cloud applications directly from your smartphone. It replaces the need for physical keyfobs or thumb drives by enabling secure, speedy push-based authentication and offline authentication via QR codes.

### What are the key features of AuthPoint?

Key features include convenient and secure push notification authentication, offline authentication using QR codes with the phone's camera, additional storage for various authenticators (like Google Authenticator, Facebook, Dropbox), quick self-service token migration when changing phones, and customizable tokens with unique names and pictures.

### Is WatchGuard AuthPoint free to use?

The AuthPoint app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the activation of the AuthPoint service, which is offered by WatchGuard and may have associated costs depending on your organization's subscription.

### What devices is AuthPoint compatible with?

The app allows you to authenticate right from your own phone, implying compatibility with smartphones. Specific operating system requirements (like iOS or Android versions) would typically be found in the app store listing.

### How does AuthPoint help prevent unauthorized access?

AuthPoint helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data by providing a secure authentication method. By using your phone for verification, it mitigates risks associated with lost or stolen credentials, ensuring only authorized users can access protected resources.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-05-04

The AuthPoint app now redirects to the default credential manager when you activate a passkey.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-03-31

An updated UI and a new feature that enables you to search your tokens.

This version also includes minor bug fixes and enhancements.

### 2.4.1 — 2026-01-05

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.4.0 — 2025-09-25

End of support for the password manager. 
Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.3.1 — 2025-06-24

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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## More apps by WatchGuard Technologies

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All apps by WatchGuard Technologies: https://appshunter.io/developer/589730600

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