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Google Authenticator
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Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.
Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.
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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.
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Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
Dec 3, 2020 This 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 -
Dec 30, 2020 This is amazing. I been using it for a couple years I wanna say, never let me down. Almost too secure. Hard to get in if you lock yourself out. I love it. Google never lets me down. But.. can we consider adding a option to list the auth app on a dropmenu notification? I just see people resorting to asking phone ai to pull up the app. Sometimes its used a few times consecutively. Just a thought.more -
Finally!!!!!
Dec 12, 2020 I 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 -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
Dec 3, 2020 I 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 timemore -
Won’t start after iOS 14.2 update, v3.1.0 of the app
Dec 3, 2020 (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
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Dec 23, 2020 I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verification.more -
Risky Choice for 2FA
Dec 9, 2020 Using 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 -
Jan 3, 2021 A company renowned for search technology is not providing a search option in a simple app that just displays a list of accounts? Seriously? I have 50 if not 70 2FA accounts managed by Authenticator and the list cannot be sorted or searched? Yes, the list can be manually sorted and manually searched, but what century do we live in that that's all one can do? Seriously?! Second, the app must provide an option for storing its data on Google's servers using a private key to encrypt the data.more -
Jan 5, 2021 The option of only making it on the device is very discouraging, once you loose your phone you can no longer access any account having Google authentication tied to it which is a disaster. Just as I am having challenges now. Once your phone spoils. No more access! Why not make it sync on reactivation based on to your telephone number/SMS as recovery option/fingerprint?more -
Jan 2, 2021 Thank you for all of the users who left 1 star and pointed out that the authenticator is NOT linked to your Google account, so if your phone breaks or is lost/stolen you'll be locked out from all linked accounts. My old phone broke down about 2 weeks ago, if I had this app on my old phone just 2-3 weeks ago I was going to be in big trouble. This is unacceptable from Google! The only reason I left 2 star is because other than that it's not bad authenticator. Hope it'll get fixed!more
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Dec 30, 2020 This is amazing. I been using it for a couple years I wanna say, never let me down. Almost too secure. Hard to get in if you lock yourself out. I love it. Google never lets me down. But.. can we consider adding a option to list the auth app on a dropmenu notification? I just see people resorting to asking phone ai to pull up the app. Sometimes its used a few times consecutively. Just a thought.more -
Finally!!!!!
Dec 12, 2020 I 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 (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 -
The best authenticator you can find!
Dec 2, 2020 This app has always been the gold standard and the most recent update brings everything that was missing - dark mode and export options plus an updated interface. -
Finally I can transfer codes to my new device
Dec 12, 2020 At first, it was a big task for me to reset a lot of auth codes for different websites on my new device. Now I can just easily export them without no stress of creating new codes again. Big update and very very useful. Thanks..
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Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
Dec 3, 2020 This 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 -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
Dec 3, 2020 I 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 timemore -
It’s alright... but they listened to my feedback and improved!
Dec 8, 2020 The 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 -
Finally able to switch devices!!!
Dec 9, 2020 Fantastic, and works perfect! I agree with other users that cloud backup would make this perfect. But now that I can switch to my new device, awesome!!!
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Jan 15, 2021 Weird issue with one of my accounts that required the time correction solution. The other services were fine. I use MS authenticator as well and it never had an issue with the code. Further, some form of biometric or pin/password/pattern security should be enabled to protect this application. Maybe it's just me, but the application does seem like someone just wanted an authenticator app and did just that and left it unpolished.more -
Jan 12, 2021 It is a very good app. But we should be able to login the app to retrive our codes, incase we change phones. Now i can't login on other apps because the i changed a phone, i can't find any code, so its tough for me now. I don't know what to do.more
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Risky Choice for 2FA
Dec 9, 2020 Using 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 -
Jan 3, 2021 A company renowned for search technology is not providing a search option in a simple app that just displays a list of accounts? Seriously? I have 50 if not 70 2FA accounts managed by Authenticator and the list cannot be sorted or searched? Yes, the list can be manually sorted and manually searched, but what century do we live in that that's all one can do? Seriously?! Second, the app must provide an option for storing its data on Google's servers using a private key to encrypt the data.more -
Jan 2, 2021 Thank you for all of the users who left 1 star and pointed out that the authenticator is NOT linked to your Google account, so if your phone breaks or is lost/stolen you'll be locked out from all linked accounts. My old phone broke down about 2 weeks ago, if I had this app on my old phone just 2-3 weeks ago I was going to be in big trouble. This is unacceptable from Google! The only reason I left 2 star is because other than that it's not bad authenticator. Hope it'll get fixed!more -
Jan 14, 2021 It did its job until I had to get a new phone. Now I cant access my account bc my old phone has been factory reset already. I also have DUO. They do have a way to re-accessing accounts without your old phone or a qr code. Why cant I get my old qr code emailed to me. You know "forgot password" style. Seems to be a popular convention. Duo uses an email log in. You can even link duo to a google account. Google products shouldn't be this hard to log into. You cant make all these quality programs and go poo poo on the authentication app. Google is great but, boo.more
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Dec 23, 2020 I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verification.more -
Jan 5, 2021 The option of only making it on the device is very discouraging, once you loose your phone you can no longer access any account having Google authentication tied to it which is a disaster. Just as I am having challenges now. Once your phone spoils. No more access! Why not make it sync on reactivation based on to your telephone number/SMS as recovery option/fingerprint?more -
Jan 12, 2021 I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verificationmore -
Jan 1, 2021 Please for the love of God, don't use this app. If you ever switch phones or get logged out of your account and your ”authenticator” isn't working, then your lose your account. It worked for me at first but after a few months, the thing just stopped working. By the time I had to log back into my account, I couldn't get into it because the thing isn't connected to your Google account. I tried transferring it from my old device, same issue. The moral of this story is this app isn't worth getting.more -
Barely half baked still!
Dec 3, 2020 Sure I’m down with everything Cupertino but love all things Google as well! However, this Authenticator is still years behind others. Not only should they have already had dark mode in place when they had it in place with all the other apps they produce BUT THEY SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO LOG IN FROM A DIFFERENT DEVICE AND ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS ARE THERE! I personally had an old device stolen from me and when I set up my new device I was screwed b\c all my 2FA numbers were on that old device. This *NEW* feature still doesn’t address this issue b\c you need THE OLD DEVICE! How’s that going to help me??! I still can’t get into my Dashlane Password Manager b\c that 2FA was linked to that stolen device’s Google Auth. I finally discovered Authy and haven’t looked back! It’s free and does every exact thing i want or need! Get on the ball Google!!!!more
What’s Groovy
It’s very useful app but it would be better if it had FaceID or Touch ID support!!
Anyone can access the two factor authentication codes if phone is available and they saw device’s password before!...So that’s not as secure as they say!!
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What’s Subpar
Be sure to have another way to authenticate besides this app. It's great when it works but it can easily fall without reason. It worked for me only once and after that when I tried to use it for Facebook again on a different browser, it gave me an error saying that the code I have input to Facebook is not the same as the one sent to my phone. Thankfully I was logged into another browser and went and added a different 2FA. Would have been in big trouble otherwise.
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Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
This 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. -
This is amazing. I been using it for a couple years I wanna say, never let me down. Almost too secure. Hard to get in if you lock yourself out. I love it. Google never lets me down. But.. can we consider adding a option to list the auth app on a dropmenu notification? I just see people resorting to asking phone ai to pull up the app. Sometimes its used a few times consecutively. Just a thought.
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Finally!!!!!
I 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. -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
I 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 -
Won’t start after iOS 14.2 update, v3.1.0 of the app
(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. -
It’s alright... but they listened to my feedback and improved!
The 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! -
Weird issue with one of my accounts that required the time correction solution. The other services were fine. I use MS authenticator as well and it never had an issue with the code. Further, some form of biometric or pin/password/pattern security should be enabled to protect this application. Maybe it's just me, but the application does seem like someone just wanted an authenticator app and did just that and left it unpolished.
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The best authenticator you can find!
This app has always been the gold standard and the most recent update brings everything that was missing - dark mode and export options plus an updated interface. -
Finally I can transfer codes to my new device
At first, it was a big task for me to reset a lot of auth codes for different websites on my new device. Now I can just easily export them without no stress of creating new codes again. Big update and very very useful. Thanks.. -
It is a very good app. But we should be able to login the app to retrive our codes, incase we change phones. Now i can't login on other apps because the i changed a phone, i can't find any code, so its tough for me now. I don't know what to do.
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This is amazing. I been using it for a couple years I wanna say, never let me down. Almost too secure. Hard to get in if you lock yourself out. I love it. Google never lets me down. But.. can we consider adding a option to list the auth app on a dropmenu notification? I just see people resorting to asking phone ai to pull up the app. Sometimes its used a few times consecutively. Just a thought.
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Finally!!!!!
I 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. -
Won’t start after iOS 14.2 update, v3.1.0 of the app
(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. -
The best authenticator you can find!
This app has always been the gold standard and the most recent update brings everything that was missing - dark mode and export options plus an updated interface. -
Finally I can transfer codes to my new device
At first, it was a big task for me to reset a lot of auth codes for different websites on my new device. Now I can just easily export them without no stress of creating new codes again. Big update and very very useful. Thanks.. -
crashes without opening all the way
Hello, can you please fix this problem. I’ve been trying to get in the app and when i click on it, it just crashes. Can you please help immediately! -
Thanks Google
Love that they added the feature for transferring codes to new devices. Always so time consuming to have to deactivate and reactivate whenever you switched devices. -
Good fix
Previous version crashed on launch, I lost the use of the authenticator for about 3 days. The latest version works great and the new look is pleasing. Thanks for the dark mode -
Both Google authenticator and Microsoft authenticator applications are great tools for securing your accounts. But remember if you forget to connect them with your Google or Microsoft accounts, in case of missing or losing your mobile phone you are never gonna have access to your accounts anymore!
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Great to be able to export now!
Working great so far, glad that finally the export option is available to make switching phones easier. Dark mode looks great!
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Essential App, But No Cloud Backup
This 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. -
Is this the update we’ve been waiting for?
I 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 -
It’s alright... but they listened to my feedback and improved!
The 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! -
Finally able to switch devices!!!
Fantastic, and works perfect! I agree with other users that cloud backup would make this perfect. But now that I can switch to my new device, awesome!!!
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Weird issue with one of my accounts that required the time correction solution. The other services were fine. I use MS authenticator as well and it never had an issue with the code. Further, some form of biometric or pin/password/pattern security should be enabled to protect this application. Maybe it's just me, but the application does seem like someone just wanted an authenticator app and did just that and left it unpolished.
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It is a very good app. But we should be able to login the app to retrive our codes, incase we change phones. Now i can't login on other apps because the i changed a phone, i can't find any code, so its tough for me now. I don't know what to do.
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I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verification.
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Risky Choice for 2FA
Using 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. -
A company renowned for search technology is not providing a search option in a simple app that just displays a list of accounts? Seriously? I have 50 if not 70 2FA accounts managed by Authenticator and the list cannot be sorted or searched? Yes, the list can be manually sorted and manually searched, but what century do we live in that that's all one can do? Seriously?! Second, the app must provide an option for storing its data on Google's servers using a private key to encrypt the data.
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The option of only making it on the device is very discouraging, once you loose your phone you can no longer access any account having Google authentication tied to it which is a disaster. Just as I am having challenges now. Once your phone spoils. No more access! Why not make it sync on reactivation based on to your telephone number/SMS as recovery option/fingerprint?
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Thank you for all of the users who left 1 star and pointed out that the authenticator is NOT linked to your Google account, so if your phone breaks or is lost/stolen you'll be locked out from all linked accounts. My old phone broke down about 2 weeks ago, if I had this app on my old phone just 2-3 weeks ago I was going to be in big trouble. This is unacceptable from Google! The only reason I left 2 star is because other than that it's not bad authenticator. Hope it'll get fixed!
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I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verification
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Please for the love of God, don't use this app. If you ever switch phones or get logged out of your account and your ”authenticator” isn't working, then your lose your account. It worked for me at first but after a few months, the thing just stopped working. By the time I had to log back into my account, I couldn't get into it because the thing isn't connected to your Google account. I tried transferring it from my old device, same issue. The moral of this story is this app isn't worth getting.
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Barely half baked still!
Sure I’m down with everything Cupertino but love all things Google as well! However, this Authenticator is still years behind others. Not only should they have already had dark mode in place when they had it in place with all the other apps they produce BUT THEY SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO LOG IN FROM A DIFFERENT DEVICE AND ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS ARE THERE! I personally had an old device stolen from me and when I set up my new device I was screwed b\c all my 2FA numbers were on that old device. This *NEW* feature still doesn’t address this issue b\c you need THE OLD DEVICE! How’s that going to help me??! I still can’t get into my Dashlane Password Manager b\c that 2FA was linked to that stolen device’s Google Auth. I finally discovered Authy and haven’t looked back! It’s free and does every exact thing i want or need! Get on the ball Google!!!! -
It did its job until I had to get a new phone. Now I cant access my account bc my old phone has been factory reset already. I also have DUO. They do have a way to re-accessing accounts without your old phone or a qr code. Why cant I get my old qr code emailed to me. You know "forgot password" style. Seems to be a popular convention. Duo uses an email log in. You can even link duo to a google account. Google products shouldn't be this hard to log into. You cant make all these quality programs and go poo poo on the authentication app. Google is great but, boo.
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It was great on my Pixel 2 but having upgraded to the 4a (5G) I can no longer use the app as I'm locked out of it. A rather obscure necessity is to import your account from the old device to the new using being you factory reset the old phone. Fail to do this and that's the end of your ability to ever use this app again. How that makes sense is beyond me.
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Search?
Search feature when
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Risky Choice for 2FA
Using 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. -
A company renowned for search technology is not providing a search option in a simple app that just displays a list of accounts? Seriously? I have 50 if not 70 2FA accounts managed by Authenticator and the list cannot be sorted or searched? Yes, the list can be manually sorted and manually searched, but what century do we live in that that's all one can do? Seriously?! Second, the app must provide an option for storing its data on Google's servers using a private key to encrypt the data.
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Thank you for all of the users who left 1 star and pointed out that the authenticator is NOT linked to your Google account, so if your phone breaks or is lost/stolen you'll be locked out from all linked accounts. My old phone broke down about 2 weeks ago, if I had this app on my old phone just 2-3 weeks ago I was going to be in big trouble. This is unacceptable from Google! The only reason I left 2 star is because other than that it's not bad authenticator. Hope it'll get fixed!
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It did its job until I had to get a new phone. Now I cant access my account bc my old phone has been factory reset already. I also have DUO. They do have a way to re-accessing accounts without your old phone or a qr code. Why cant I get my old qr code emailed to me. You know "forgot password" style. Seems to be a popular convention. Duo uses an email log in. You can even link duo to a google account. Google products shouldn't be this hard to log into. You cant make all these quality programs and go poo poo on the authentication app. Google is great but, boo.
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I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verification.
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The option of only making it on the device is very discouraging, once you loose your phone you can no longer access any account having Google authentication tied to it which is a disaster. Just as I am having challenges now. Once your phone spoils. No more access! Why not make it sync on reactivation based on to your telephone number/SMS as recovery option/fingerprint?
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I found this Authenticator app to be the best. That was until my phone broke and I found out the Google Authenticator isn't actually linked to my Google Account or Gmail account in any way. So, basically... the only way to recover your Authenticator information is if you have access to your old device (which I don't), or if you kept the backup code (not to be confused with your Google account backup codes). If you don't have either of these things, then all the accounts under Google's Authenticator are lost forever. Same as me. It was stupid. I'm stuck can't pass through 2 step verification
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Please for the love of God, don't use this app. If you ever switch phones or get logged out of your account and your ”authenticator” isn't working, then your lose your account. It worked for me at first but after a few months, the thing just stopped working. By the time I had to log back into my account, I couldn't get into it because the thing isn't connected to your Google account. I tried transferring it from my old device, same issue. The moral of this story is this app isn't worth getting.
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Barely half baked still!
Sure I’m down with everything Cupertino but love all things Google as well! However, this Authenticator is still years behind others. Not only should they have already had dark mode in place when they had it in place with all the other apps they produce BUT THEY SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO LOG IN FROM A DIFFERENT DEVICE AND ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS ARE THERE! I personally had an old device stolen from me and when I set up my new device I was screwed b\c all my 2FA numbers were on that old device. This *NEW* feature still doesn’t address this issue b\c you need THE OLD DEVICE! How’s that going to help me??! I still can’t get into my Dashlane Password Manager b\c that 2FA was linked to that stolen device’s Google Auth. I finally discovered Authy and haven’t looked back! It’s free and does every exact thing i want or need! Get on the ball Google!!!! -
It was great on my Pixel 2 but having upgraded to the 4a (5G) I can no longer use the app as I'm locked out of it. A rather obscure necessity is to import your account from the old device to the new using being you factory reset the old phone. Fail to do this and that's the end of your ability to ever use this app again. How that makes sense is beyond me.
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App was great until I replaced my device, Phone broke, replacement received - no way to obtain transfer access from a broken phone... This problem is not clear until its too late... now I have to figure out how to access my accounts as they are locked until this is figured out... just what I did not need
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One of the most annoying but unfortunately necessary apps in these volatile times. On everything you love and heaven sake, DONT LOSE your phone. All the accounts you binded to authenticator are lost. Even if you successfully restore it to new device. Poorly thought out. Cumbersome, problematic and guaranteed to be more effective at keeping YOU out of your account than the bad guys.
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DO NOT USE THIS
If your phone breaks or is stolen, you’ll have lost access to any account you’ve used this app to secure. There should be some kind of highly private cloud system put in place. Then we could simply log into the same account from another device, and have the same information associated with that account come up. This could really cost a lot of people a lot of money. Come on guys. -
Google was suppose to be a centralized platform that link everything together. But nope. Authenticator account is tied to your phone, and if it broke down before you issued any transfer code, you're pretty much doomed. Despite having Google Authenticator properly set up on your new Phones Other services still send code to your old phone. What ever happened to the Good Old, re-issue Password via Emails?
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