Google Authenticator

Google LLC

About this app

Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection.
* Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone.
* Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly.
* Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in.
* Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs.
* Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device.
* To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step Permission notice: Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes

Ratings and reviews

The app works. However as an application it's a little... threadbare. Once you start adding multiple accounts there is no way to sort them. It just puts them in a list. You can sort them manually. But that is cumbersome. Another issue is that the timer on the right side is covered up for the very bottom entry. So the only way you know when the timer ends and the numbers change is to manually drag it up a line or two. Solution = Setup a dummy account and make sure it is last.

Easy to set up. Easy to use. 4/5 stars since it lacks organizability. Feature request: The ability to create folders or something to separate accounts from each other. Once you get a lot of 2FA accounts set up in the app it gets very messy. I know you can order them to your own liking, but that just simply isn't enough when you have 10 - 15+ 2FA's set up. It would be great to have some way to separate Private from Business or create your own folders for categories like "Gaming", "Shopping", "Educational", etc. Hope this will be taken into consideration for future updates.

It was perfect until the 'click to reveal pin' feature was added. Please add a configuration to turn this off! How does this add any value to tokens that expire every 30 seconds? Somebody going to read the code, guess the website it should be used on AND guess your password in 30 seconds!? Now it's just another extra step, that in my opinion, isn't user friendly at all. Also, maybe a bit lame, but how do I 'click' on something on my phone? Maybe this shows how much thought went into this!

What’s new

* Cloud syncing: Your Authenticator codes can now be synced to your Google Account and across your devices, so you can always access them even if you lose your phone.
* Privacy Screen: Access to Authenticator can now be protected by your screen lock, PIN or biometric.
* Improved UX and visuals: We've made the app easier to use and more visually appealing.