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If your issue is with the authenticator, then why not just switch authenticators? I've been quite happy with Authy over the years.
Sure, self hosting can be more secure, but if it's not on your own hardware, I don't see how moving to render is better. You're still using a third party to host your most sensitive information.
Authy is lovely in that it just works, but it is hellacious to migrate off of if you change your mind.
I also don’t love that Authy is owned by Twilio, a communications/marketing service company.
This was my thought too. Why are you using Google Authenticator? It’s my understanding that it’s only required to use 2FA with Google specifically because, like Apple, they use their own system.
Just grab any authenticator, like Authy. Problem solved.
I'll second Authy, I've never had any issues and it's simple in design which I like.