Google Authenticator
ToolsGoogle LLC
Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.
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About Google Authenticator
About Google Authenticator
Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.
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Google Authenticator
About Google Authenticator
Google Play
Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.
2-Step Verification provides stronger security for your Google Account by requiring a second step of verification when you sign in. In addition to your password, you’ll also need a code generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone.
Learn more about 2-Step Verification: https://g.co/2step
Features:
* Generate verification codes without a data connection
* Google Authenticator works with many providers & accounts
* Dark theme available
* Automatic setup via QR code
* Transfer accounts between devices via QR code
Permission notice:
Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes
2-Step Verification provides stronger security for your Google Account by requiring a second step of verification when you sign in. In addition to your password, you’ll also need a code generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone.
Learn more about 2-Step Verification: https://g.co/2step
Features:
* Generate verification codes without a data connection
* Google Authenticator works with many providers & accounts
* Dark theme available
* Automatic setup via QR code
* Transfer accounts between devices via QR code
Permission notice:
Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes
App Store
Google Authenticator works with 2-Step Verification for your Google Account to provide an additional layer of security when signing in.
With 2-Step Verification, signing into your account will require both your password and a verification code you can generate with this app. Once configured, you can get verification codes without the need for a network or cellular connection.
Features include:
- Automatic setup via QR code
- Support for multiple accounts
- Support for time-based and counter-based code generation
- Transfer accounts between devices via QR code
To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. Visit http://www.google.com/2step to get started.
With 2-Step Verification, signing into your account will require both your password and a verification code you can generate with this app. Once configured, you can get verification codes without the need for a network or cellular connection.
Features include:
- Automatic setup via QR code
- Support for multiple accounts
- Support for time-based and counter-based code generation
- Transfer accounts between devices via QR code
To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. Visit http://www.google.com/2step to get started.
Ratings & Reviews
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Community
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No Cloud Backup
Sep 26, 2021 By jaumb830There are many reviews complaining that deleting the app, migrating to a new device, etc… lost access to their 2-factor auth codes. This is exactly what you want from a security perspective! That is precisely why I rated this app with 5 stars. Very few 2-factor apps do not backup to the cloud and this is one of them. No question that cloud backup is extremely convenient but there is often a trade-off between convenience and security and this is a great example of that. This app is for those who choose a bit of extra security (codes only stored on the device) over the convenience of having their codes stored both on the device and in the cloud. more -
Jul 25, 2022 By Bilal PhoneThe app functions but the more you use this app the more it becomes clear that little UX testing has been done here for a while. Basic stuff like sorting the list or filtering are missing. Going through a long list of accounts to find the right one can become error prone and time consuming. Would have expected better. more -
Jul 25, 2022 By Jad-Uri CovingtonEasy to use. Can re-order tokens with a long hold and drag. I did like the "tap to reveal" they just took away. Found that useful and I carry a bunch of tokens on multiple devices. Bring it back! Or at least the option to turn it on. Other than that, no issues. more -
Jul 20, 2022 By TWI like the new Tap to Reveal feature. It hides codes which aren't needed at the time. And is more secure when out in crowded places. Please bring it back (possibly as an option for users to chose) while maintaining decent performance. Sounds like a lot of people complained that the feature was slowing down the app. more -
Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
Dec 3, 2020 By Proteus846This is one of the most essential apps on my phone. I don’t know why I trust Google with my 2FA codes (I don’t really) but this is a very useful and important app. It is pretty basic as far as apps go, but it works for the intended purpose. They just added the ability to transfer 2FA codes when upgrading to a new phone. They released this feature less than a month after the second wave of new iPhones came out… so less than a month ago I did the transfer manually, turning 2FA off and back on for my new phone across a dozen services. Some were easy to transfer, others were the opposite. It took over an hour. Their timing with this feature is awful, but at least it’s here now I suppose. more -
OCTOBER 20, 2020 NOW IPHONE 11Pro Max 10:47am ho
Dec 28, 2021 By SaidefithAuths are in processing instead providing solutions to keep them selves Paid..see how many times my phones have worked and not been paid IROBOT needs better pictures from their alliances we hear you mom key missing from no down low...🎧🎶💔💃💯😇👩💻👰🤶🤦🤷💇♂️👯♀️ ns to keep them selves Paid..see how many times my ph..see this typed row that's getting busted for not allowing me the select all button to c if I made add A not f not that vicious Santa Clara phone see my towers roll my song your a palm reader who can't get paid...check please..Denise is Toni and thus is give me a C A R R CRASVREPIRTS NEED AN SLIEN MÄDCHEN more -
Jul 9, 2022 By Alex PastelSurprisingly minimal and light on features for a Google app. I don't have the lagging issues that other people are having, but it's really weird that there's no option to sort alphabetically, so I almost have to memorize the order in which I added the entries so I know whether the app I'm looking for is near the top or the bottom. Please add sorting options or a quick search. more -
Finally!!!!!
Dec 12, 2020 By Review guy 467I just wanted to say Thank you for finally putting a export accounts option to move from device to device cause this was always my more preferred app but due to lack of exporting accounts couldn’t take the risk so I’ve been using the Microsoft version. I did like how there was a Apple Watch version although It was never really that useful anyway. But I hope maybe there might be a Apple Watch version of this someday if not that’s fine then. Please always keep improving this app. more -
Won’t start after iOS 14.2 update, v3.1.0 of the app
Dec 3, 2020 By philiaagape(UPDATE: it’s working again after app update! The App Store told me there was no update available when I first checked, but now 10 min later there is an update. Problem was Apple, not Google.) I have loved google Authenticator for my 2fa needs: SSH verification and websites. But now the app will not start. I’ve rebooted my phone and checked the App Store for updates but I’m running version 3.1.0 of the app already. more -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
Dec 3, 2020 By 2trotI saw with the most recent update Google added the feature to move accounts to a new device. Previously the Authenticator app only moved Google accounts so if it now moves all accounts that are stored in the Authenticator app that would make this app 100% more useful. I only change devices every few years so I’ll need to wait to confirm but this appears to be a major update with a feature that people have wanted for a very long time more
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No Cloud Backup
Sep 26, 2021 By jaumb830There are many reviews complaining that deleting the app, migrating to a new device, etc… lost access to their 2-factor auth codes. This is exactly what you want from a security perspective! That is precisely why I rated this app with 5 stars. Very few 2-factor apps do not backup to the cloud and this is one of them. No question that cloud backup is extremely convenient but there is often a trade-off between convenience and security and this is a great example of that. This app is for those who choose a bit of extra security (codes only stored on the device) over the convenience of having their codes stored both on the device and in the cloud. more -
Jul 25, 2022 By Bilal PhoneThe app functions but the more you use this app the more it becomes clear that little UX testing has been done here for a while. Basic stuff like sorting the list or filtering are missing. Going through a long list of accounts to find the right one can become error prone and time consuming. Would have expected better. more -
Jul 25, 2022 By Jad-Uri CovingtonEasy to use. Can re-order tokens with a long hold and drag. I did like the "tap to reveal" they just took away. Found that useful and I carry a bunch of tokens on multiple devices. Bring it back! Or at least the option to turn it on. Other than that, no issues. more -
Jul 20, 2022 By TWI like the new Tap to Reveal feature. It hides codes which aren't needed at the time. And is more secure when out in crowded places. Please bring it back (possibly as an option for users to chose) while maintaining decent performance. Sounds like a lot of people complained that the feature was slowing down the app. more -
Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
Dec 3, 2020 By Proteus846This is one of the most essential apps on my phone. I don’t know why I trust Google with my 2FA codes (I don’t really) but this is a very useful and important app. It is pretty basic as far as apps go, but it works for the intended purpose. They just added the ability to transfer 2FA codes when upgrading to a new phone. They released this feature less than a month after the second wave of new iPhones came out… so less than a month ago I did the transfer manually, turning 2FA off and back on for my new phone across a dozen services. Some were easy to transfer, others were the opposite. It took over an hour. Their timing with this feature is awful, but at least it’s here now I suppose. more -
OCTOBER 20, 2020 NOW IPHONE 11Pro Max 10:47am ho
Dec 28, 2021 By SaidefithAuths are in processing instead providing solutions to keep them selves Paid..see how many times my phones have worked and not been paid IROBOT needs better pictures from their alliances we hear you mom key missing from no down low...🎧🎶💔💃💯😇👩💻👰🤶🤦🤷💇♂️👯♀️ ns to keep them selves Paid..see how many times my ph..see this typed row that's getting busted for not allowing me the select all button to c if I made add A not f not that vicious Santa Clara phone see my towers roll my song your a palm reader who can't get paid...check please..Denise is Toni and thus is give me a C A R R CRASVREPIRTS NEED AN SLIEN MÄDCHEN more -
Jul 9, 2022 By Alex PastelSurprisingly minimal and light on features for a Google app. I don't have the lagging issues that other people are having, but it's really weird that there's no option to sort alphabetically, so I almost have to memorize the order in which I added the entries so I know whether the app I'm looking for is near the top or the bottom. Please add sorting options or a quick search. more -
Finally!!!!!
Dec 12, 2020 By Review guy 467I just wanted to say Thank you for finally putting a export accounts option to move from device to device cause this was always my more preferred app but due to lack of exporting accounts couldn’t take the risk so I’ve been using the Microsoft version. I did like how there was a Apple Watch version although It was never really that useful anyway. But I hope maybe there might be a Apple Watch version of this someday if not that’s fine then. Please always keep improving this app. more -
Won’t start after iOS 14.2 update, v3.1.0 of the app
Dec 3, 2020 By philiaagape(UPDATE: it’s working again after app update! The App Store told me there was no update available when I first checked, but now 10 min later there is an update. Problem was Apple, not Google.) I have loved google Authenticator for my 2fa needs: SSH verification and websites. But now the app will not start. I’ve rebooted my phone and checked the App Store for updates but I’m running version 3.1.0 of the app already. more -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
Dec 3, 2020 By 2trotI saw with the most recent update Google added the feature to move accounts to a new device. Previously the Authenticator app only moved Google accounts so if it now moves all accounts that are stored in the Authenticator app that would make this app 100% more useful. I only change devices every few years so I’ll need to wait to confirm but this appears to be a major update with a feature that people have wanted for a very long time more
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Terrible mfa application. The absolute worst.
Sep 4, 2021 By monster trucks and dogsUse any other MFA app, but this one. It does not save your information. If you change phones or migrate phone platforms, you are completely screwed unless you remove mfa from all your apps before you uninstall the Google Authenticator app. And if you lose your phone, you are just screwed with no recourse. If you use the Microsoft Authenticator, at least it will remember your information while you are on the same phone platform. But Google? Nope. Don’t even bother to ask for help because all you will receive is arrogant script kiddies belittling you for something you didn’t even know you were supposed to do. I’ll be uninstalling many Google apps in the coming month. I can definitely do without you at least Microsoft has support for the products they make. Imagine if GM made you ask other car owners how to use the windshield wipers, or how to change a tire. Google’s arrogance is amazing. I’ll make use of capitalism and find a better mouse trap. more -
Jul 17, 2022 By Jeffrey MendozaI like the new Tap to Reveal feature. It hides codes which aren't needed at the time. And is more secure when out in crowded places. Please bring it back while maintaining decent performance. Sounds like a lot of people complained that the feature was slowing down the app. more -
Jun 13, 2022 By Jason PriceThe latest update is horrible. The app now runs slowly. The "Click to reveal PIN" feature is just a pain in the backside, especially as there's no option to turn it off. There's still no built in option to lock the app with biometrics (like Microsoft and many others have), and there's no ability to back up in case your phone dies/is lost (no transfer to another phone is NOT backup). more -
Do not use this app!
Feb 3, 2021 By DoggettallIf you are in a situation where you are forced to use this app, be sure to keep backup codes so that you can access whatever applications you need to access in the event you lose your connection with Google authenticator. Because of a recent Facebook debacle and not knowing that it was necessary to save recovery codes with Google authenticator, I am now unable to access a 10+ year old Facebook account that includes some business connections. Facebook‘s issues are on them however, since I have a long-standing Google account, I don’t understand how I am unable to recover the connection with my Facebook account to allow me to get back in again. Is google authenticator completely unaffiliated with Google? Very disappointing and in 2021, I can’t believe things are this difficult for the average every day user. more -
Jun 14, 2022 By Aaron BurrAuthenticator used to be great, but its just awful now. It takes FOREVER to load. ~5 seconds to open the app, even upwards to 10. when scrolling through codes, it takes nearly 10 seconds to load and even freezes sometimes, and you only have 20 seconds to input them before it resets. and the click to reveal code doesnt help. It also takes forever to load, and overall, is just a terrible experience. And also as a sidenote, if you lose your phone, you lose all hopes of getting the code back. more -
App Deleted ALL My Accounts - STAY AWAY
Sep 29, 2021 By MisterBigJakeThis app displayed duplicates for all my accounts. Naturally, I deleted all the duplicates. A few days later I was prompted with the “get started” screen, and to my horror ALL of my accounts were deleted(including crypto wallets and other extremely important things). As it turns out, I am not the only one affected. Simply search “Google Authenticator Duplicates iOS 15” online. I am currently locked out of ALOT of money and several productivity accounts at work and might be completely out of luck. I expected much better from Google and this has only hastened my separation from their products and services. This is inexcusable. Typically I am lenient, but when a product exists to secure your online accounts, it shouldn’t effectively lock you out of them. This is outrageous and it blows my mind that QA did not catch this. more -
DESERVES 0 STARS
Sep 16, 2021 By J0CCCDo not get this app!! I’m sure there are other apps that can safely store your information. I got my phone smashed and haven’t been able to retrieve anything, I thought everything saved to my iCloud but nothing was backed up. I had the screenshots from this app but due to have my phone smashed, I obviously can’t see them. I was never sent an email (as they should confirming this service) and have 0 trace of what I used to create this account. You’d think it’d work with a google account but no, it’s like I never had it. I’ve been unable to reach my passwords to accounts I’ve had for years and I have read every site possible with no solution. Google has no contact number to reach when you need help and if they do they just send you to the most unhelpful links. It’s a really unpleasant experience I urge you to not get this app. more -
Jul 8, 2022 By JJ PWhatever this last update did, it's terrible. Starting the app from being completely closed its now a white screen for 10 seconds before the list of items comes up. And then you have to tap "reveal" to uncover in this weird fake pseudo-security feature. Even going back to the program when it was already open on device takes 5 seconds or so for the list to be populated. more -
After 2 years…
Nov 22, 2021 By Codgod1335After two years using Authenticator I am very disappointed in the lack of communication in the lack of support and basic usage steps. I have lost over 8 accounts, imagine being hassled to set up two factor authentication every time you log in only to lose your accounts if you ever upgrade phones. Not once or anywhere on the app does it say that you will need both phones present to transfer the codes. I run a business through Facebook which generates over 500k in revenue a year. Imagine losing an account with that much value. Luckily I have things in place to keep up advertising. That being said I will be contacting my lawyer and looking into what options are available to me maybe even look into class actions as I see many others are having the same issue more -
Jun 30, 2022 By Jim RamsayRecent change is nearly unusable. Time-based tokens work okay, if it takes an extra click to get to them. However, counter-based tokens are completely invisible. I can work around this by clicking the arrow to generate a token, and then long-press to copy the invisible pin, then paste it into another app somewhere so I can see it, but this is very time consuming and cumbersome. more
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No Cloud Backup
Sep 26, 2021 By jaumb830There are many reviews complaining that deleting the app, migrating to a new device, etc… lost access to their 2-factor auth codes. This is exactly what you want from a security perspective! That is precisely why I rated this app with 5 stars. Very few 2-factor apps do not backup to the cloud and this is one of them. No question that cloud backup is extremely convenient but there is often a trade-off between convenience and security and this is a great example of that. This app is for those who choose a bit of extra security (codes only stored on the device) over the convenience of having their codes stored both on the device and in the cloud. more -
OCTOBER 20, 2020 NOW IPHONE 11Pro Max 10:47am ho
Dec 28, 2021 By SaidefithAuths are in processing instead providing solutions to keep them selves Paid..see how many times my phones have worked and not been paid IROBOT needs better pictures from their alliances we hear you mom key missing from no down low...🎧🎶💔💃💯😇👩💻👰🤶🤦🤷💇♂️👯♀️ ns to keep them selves Paid..see how many times my ph..see this typed row that's getting busted for not allowing me the select all button to c if I made add A not f not that vicious Santa Clara phone see my towers roll my song your a palm reader who can't get paid...check please..Denise is Toni and thus is give me a C A R R CRASVREPIRTS NEED AN SLIEN MÄDCHEN more -
Finally!!!!!
Dec 12, 2020 By Review guy 467I just wanted to say Thank you for finally putting a export accounts option to move from device to device cause this was always my more preferred app but due to lack of exporting accounts couldn’t take the risk so I’ve been using the Microsoft version. I did like how there was a Apple Watch version although It was never really that useful anyway. But I hope maybe there might be a Apple Watch version of this someday if not that’s fine then. Please always keep improving this app. more -
Won’t start after iOS 14.2 update, v3.1.0 of the app
Dec 3, 2020 By philiaagape(UPDATE: it’s working again after app update! The App Store told me there was no update available when I first checked, but now 10 min later there is an update. Problem was Apple, not Google.) I have loved google Authenticator for my 2fa needs: SSH verification and websites. But now the app will not start. I’ve rebooted my phone and checked the App Store for updates but I’m running version 3.1.0 of the app already. more -
I can’t get back on my old google Authenticator
Oct 5, 2021 By JayBliz01There are many reviews complaining that deleting the app, migrating to a new device, etc... lost access to their 2-factor auth codes. This is exactly what you want from a security perspective! That is precisely why I rated this app with 5 stars. Very few 2-factor apps do not backup to the cloud and this is one of them. No question that cloud backup is extremely convenient but there is often a trade- off between convenience and security and this is a great example of that. This app is for those who choose a bit of extra security (codes only stored on the device) over the convenience of having their codes stored both on the device and in the more
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Jul 25, 2022 By Jad-Uri CovingtonEasy to use. Can re-order tokens with a long hold and drag. I did like the "tap to reveal" they just took away. Found that useful and I carry a bunch of tokens on multiple devices. Bring it back! Or at least the option to turn it on. Other than that, no issues. more -
Jul 20, 2022 By TWI like the new Tap to Reveal feature. It hides codes which aren't needed at the time. And is more secure when out in crowded places. Please bring it back (possibly as an option for users to chose) while maintaining decent performance. Sounds like a lot of people complained that the feature was slowing down the app. more -
Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
Dec 3, 2020 By Proteus846This is one of the most essential apps on my phone. I don’t know why I trust Google with my 2FA codes (I don’t really) but this is a very useful and important app. It is pretty basic as far as apps go, but it works for the intended purpose. They just added the ability to transfer 2FA codes when upgrading to a new phone. They released this feature less than a month after the second wave of new iPhones came out… so less than a month ago I did the transfer manually, turning 2FA off and back on for my new phone across a dozen services. Some were easy to transfer, others were the opposite. It took over an hour. Their timing with this feature is awful, but at least it’s here now I suppose. more -
Jul 9, 2022 By Alex PastelSurprisingly minimal and light on features for a Google app. I don't have the lagging issues that other people are having, but it's really weird that there's no option to sort alphabetically, so I almost have to memorize the order in which I added the entries so I know whether the app I'm looking for is near the top or the bottom. Please add sorting options or a quick search. more -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
Dec 3, 2020 By 2trotI saw with the most recent update Google added the feature to move accounts to a new device. Previously the Authenticator app only moved Google accounts so if it now moves all accounts that are stored in the Authenticator app that would make this app 100% more useful. I only change devices every few years so I’ll need to wait to confirm but this appears to be a major update with a feature that people have wanted for a very long time more -
Works… could be a lot better!
Mar 12, 2022 By Cmy3yI lost a lot when my phone died. So I understand the frustration with not being able to backup, and also understand why they chose not to have this option. But this could be safely and easily solved by having a recovery option linked to a phone number. Essentially the same way that emails can have a backup email, why not a backup 2FA? They could do much better allowing for sharing between devises. This is important for teams or even just people more than one device like phone and a tablet. Finally most don’t need this, but some do. So why not have an option for some organization? I give it 4 stars because it does work, and it is a great solution over text massage 2FA which can be very problematic when traveling between countries. more -
It’s alright... but they listened to my feedback and improved!
Dec 8, 2020 By iLangstonThe app doesn’t explain many of its features well and has noticeably less features than the versions on other phones. I sent a detailed feedback message about important features that were missing, and a few weeks later all the features I mentioned were either improved upon or added! It makes me happy that my input was listened to! more
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Jul 25, 2022 By Bilal PhoneThe app functions but the more you use this app the more it becomes clear that little UX testing has been done here for a while. Basic stuff like sorting the list or filtering are missing. Going through a long list of accounts to find the right one can become error prone and time consuming. Would have expected better. more -
Jun 23, 2022 By Chris H.Easy to use, runs fine on my phone. Has an export feature, which I would think would be useful to back up my stuff, but I don't have another phone, and the app doesn't let me screenshot it as a backup. Needs the option to export/print it as a backup in case the phone is lost or stolen. more
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Risky Choice for 2FA
Dec 9, 2020 By chopinrlzUsing an authenticator app for 2FA is seen as a top choice for securing access to sensitive accounts over other methods. However, when the app stops loading, and instead crashes on open, you can easily lose access to these accounts if you’re relying on the app for 2FA and you don’t have backup methods configured (or physically accessible to you in the moment). This app is quite terrible in terms of its support and user experience. It did work, at one point, and now it doesn’t which means that I can never rely on it again. I’ve been slowing shifting to the Microsoft Authenticator app which has a superior user experience and feature set, is substantially more reliable, and works. I would not use this app if I were you. more -
May 22, 2022 By Matt HughesHave used this for quite a bit for a few different things, latest update with the "click to reveal pin" my first thought was wow, that's super annoying. Went to the settings to see if you can turn that off and didn't find an option. Luckily I've been moving my totp to a self hosted bitwarden install and will only have this as a 2fa check to get into that password manager. more
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Terrible mfa application. The absolute worst.
Sep 4, 2021 By monster trucks and dogsUse any other MFA app, but this one. It does not save your information. If you change phones or migrate phone platforms, you are completely screwed unless you remove mfa from all your apps before you uninstall the Google Authenticator app. And if you lose your phone, you are just screwed with no recourse. If you use the Microsoft Authenticator, at least it will remember your information while you are on the same phone platform. But Google? Nope. Don’t even bother to ask for help because all you will receive is arrogant script kiddies belittling you for something you didn’t even know you were supposed to do. I’ll be uninstalling many Google apps in the coming month. I can definitely do without you at least Microsoft has support for the products they make. Imagine if GM made you ask other car owners how to use the windshield wipers, or how to change a tire. Google’s arrogance is amazing. I’ll make use of capitalism and find a better mouse trap. more -
Jul 17, 2022 By Jeffrey MendozaI like the new Tap to Reveal feature. It hides codes which aren't needed at the time. And is more secure when out in crowded places. Please bring it back while maintaining decent performance. Sounds like a lot of people complained that the feature was slowing down the app. more -
Jun 13, 2022 By Jason PriceThe latest update is horrible. The app now runs slowly. The "Click to reveal PIN" feature is just a pain in the backside, especially as there's no option to turn it off. There's still no built in option to lock the app with biometrics (like Microsoft and many others have), and there's no ability to back up in case your phone dies/is lost (no transfer to another phone is NOT backup). more -
Do not use this app!
Feb 3, 2021 By DoggettallIf you are in a situation where you are forced to use this app, be sure to keep backup codes so that you can access whatever applications you need to access in the event you lose your connection with Google authenticator. Because of a recent Facebook debacle and not knowing that it was necessary to save recovery codes with Google authenticator, I am now unable to access a 10+ year old Facebook account that includes some business connections. Facebook‘s issues are on them however, since I have a long-standing Google account, I don’t understand how I am unable to recover the connection with my Facebook account to allow me to get back in again. Is google authenticator completely unaffiliated with Google? Very disappointing and in 2021, I can’t believe things are this difficult for the average every day user. more -
Jun 14, 2022 By Aaron BurrAuthenticator used to be great, but its just awful now. It takes FOREVER to load. ~5 seconds to open the app, even upwards to 10. when scrolling through codes, it takes nearly 10 seconds to load and even freezes sometimes, and you only have 20 seconds to input them before it resets. and the click to reveal code doesnt help. It also takes forever to load, and overall, is just a terrible experience. And also as a sidenote, if you lose your phone, you lose all hopes of getting the code back. more -
App Deleted ALL My Accounts - STAY AWAY
Sep 29, 2021 By MisterBigJakeThis app displayed duplicates for all my accounts. Naturally, I deleted all the duplicates. A few days later I was prompted with the “get started” screen, and to my horror ALL of my accounts were deleted(including crypto wallets and other extremely important things). As it turns out, I am not the only one affected. Simply search “Google Authenticator Duplicates iOS 15” online. I am currently locked out of ALOT of money and several productivity accounts at work and might be completely out of luck. I expected much better from Google and this has only hastened my separation from their products and services. This is inexcusable. Typically I am lenient, but when a product exists to secure your online accounts, it shouldn’t effectively lock you out of them. This is outrageous and it blows my mind that QA did not catch this. more -
DESERVES 0 STARS
Sep 16, 2021 By J0CCCDo not get this app!! I’m sure there are other apps that can safely store your information. I got my phone smashed and haven’t been able to retrieve anything, I thought everything saved to my iCloud but nothing was backed up. I had the screenshots from this app but due to have my phone smashed, I obviously can’t see them. I was never sent an email (as they should confirming this service) and have 0 trace of what I used to create this account. You’d think it’d work with a google account but no, it’s like I never had it. I’ve been unable to reach my passwords to accounts I’ve had for years and I have read every site possible with no solution. Google has no contact number to reach when you need help and if they do they just send you to the most unhelpful links. It’s a really unpleasant experience I urge you to not get this app. more -
Jul 8, 2022 By JJ PWhatever this last update did, it's terrible. Starting the app from being completely closed its now a white screen for 10 seconds before the list of items comes up. And then you have to tap "reveal" to uncover in this weird fake pseudo-security feature. Even going back to the program when it was already open on device takes 5 seconds or so for the list to be populated. more -
After 2 years…
Nov 22, 2021 By Codgod1335After two years using Authenticator I am very disappointed in the lack of communication in the lack of support and basic usage steps. I have lost over 8 accounts, imagine being hassled to set up two factor authentication every time you log in only to lose your accounts if you ever upgrade phones. Not once or anywhere on the app does it say that you will need both phones present to transfer the codes. I run a business through Facebook which generates over 500k in revenue a year. Imagine losing an account with that much value. Luckily I have things in place to keep up advertising. That being said I will be contacting my lawyer and looking into what options are available to me maybe even look into class actions as I see many others are having the same issue more -
Jun 30, 2022 By Jim RamsayRecent change is nearly unusable. Time-based tokens work okay, if it takes an extra click to get to them. However, counter-based tokens are completely invisible. I can work around this by clicking the arrow to generate a token, and then long-press to copy the invisible pin, then paste it into another app somewhere so I can see it, but this is very time consuming and cumbersome. more
What’s Groovy
Used to be fine. Tapping to uncover codes is super inconvenient if you have more than one application to choose from. Additionally, I opened my app three times just now and each time it acted like it was my first time opening the app - all my accounts were gone. For whatever reason opening the app through the app store worked, but I should never have stability issues using the app on a Google phone, for Pete's sake. EDIT: doesn't look like I have to tap codes now. Thank you!
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What’s Subpar
I lost access to my google account I’ve had my entire life after I got a new phone number and had to get a new iCloud account. I didn’t even get a new phone so there’s no “new phone” to get the codes from. In turn I lost access to my google photos account that had over 18,000 photos backed up to it. I lost all of my daughters newborn photos, my wedding photos and countless other memories I will never be able to retrieve. Unless you’re some sort of high level security person you don’t need this app, DO NOT get it. It’s too easy to lose everything. I don’t even remember why I got it because I didn’t need the extra security. I just thought it was a neat feature I guess. Biggest mistake of my life. I’ve also lost access to ALL of my apps and accounts as well. I had to make all new social media accounts and I still can’t get logged back into some apps because I have a new phone number as well. So I’m logged out of my bank app and pharmacy app as well. I’m sick to my stomach. Please just don’t get this app unless you absolutely NEED the extra security. I would give ANYTHING to be able to retrieve the memories and photos I have lost forever.
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May 23, 2022
* Added the ability to transfer accounts to a different device, e.g. when switching phones
* Refreshed the look and feel of the app
Varies with device
May 12, 2020
* Added the ability to transfer accounts to a different device, e.g. when switching phones
* Refreshed the look and feel of the app
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- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
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- Norwegian Bokmål
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3.4.0
3.4.0
March 1, 2022
- Added iPad multitasking features and the ability to drag & drop OTP codes
- Minor bug fixes
3.3.0
October 20, 2021
Bug fixes
3.2.0
June 23, 2021
- Added the ability to transfer many accounts to a different device
- Added the ability of search for accounts
- Added the ability to turn on Privacy Screen
3.1.1
December 7, 2020
- Added the ability to transfer accounts to a different device, e.g. when switching phones
- Refreshed the look and feel of the app
- Dark Mode support
3.1.0
December 2, 2020
- Added the ability to transfer accounts to a different device, e.g. when switching phones
- Refreshed the look and feel of the app
- Dark Mode support
3.0.1
September 12, 2018
• iPhone X support
• Minor bug fixes
3.0.0
February 22, 2016
• Added iPad and landscape support
• Updated the splashscreen
• Minor visual changes
2.3.0
January 7, 2015
* Minor UI refresh with support for iOS 8 and the iPhone 6 Plus.
* Small bug fixes.
2.2.0
December 16, 2014
* Minor UI refresh with support for iOS 8 and the iPhone 6 Plus.
* Small bug fixes.
2.1.0
October 3, 2013
• Includes a link to allow users to send anonymous feedback to Google
• Displays the website associated with a verification code (for websites that support this feature)
• Minor visual improvements
• Bug fixes
2.0.1
September 7, 2013
Restores entries that were not displayed due to a bug in version 2.0. Restored entries are placed at the bottom of the list.
Support for retina display and iPhone 5.
Improved user interface.
Minor bug fixes.
Improved accessibility support.
2.0.0
September 3, 2013
Do not update to this version. We will have a new version available as soon as possible.
Support for retina display and iPhone 5.
Improved user interface.
Minor bug fixes.
Improved accessibility support.
1.1.4.755
July 19, 2011
Support for multiple languages
Dropped minimum required iOS version to 3.1.3
1.0.4
November 23, 2010
Bug fixes
Now works with barcodes app
Simplified UI
1.0.3
September 19, 2010
26.2MB
English & 31 more
- English
- Arabic
- Catalan
- Croatian
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Hungarian
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Malay
- Norwegian Bokmål
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Slovak
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Thai
- Traditional Chinese
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
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