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

Very bad. It's functionalities work, but if you want a choice to lose your account, it's one way to do it. After enabling authentication through phone, if you, for some reason, can't check you phone, there's nothing you can do to enter in your account, unless contacting them. SMS or email options automatically become disable if you enable it from a device. Hope this gets solved. Only giving an extra star feedback because it really works, but gives you a chance to lose it all.

App no longer appears in my app drawer or on my home screen, and when I search my device it doesn't appear. However, when I search the play store it says it's installed and gives me the option to open the app. I'll be really upset if something happens and I have to go through some pita process to recover a bunch of accounts that use two-factor with Google authenticator.

This so-called app is an absolute disgrace!! Absolute waste of time!! Iam sick and tired of being locked out of my accounts since I have had this restriction imposed on my accounts I just want my accounts to go back to the way they were before the authenticator There has to be an easier more consistent way to secure accounts because this way is hit or miss whether you are able to get into your account. For the in inconsistency, in convenience and frustration - Zero stars

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.