You'll be prompted to complete the two-factor authentication you set up with Google Authenticator. Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone, find the correct account, and note the number ...

Google Authenticator: Is it still secure after two years without an update?. If this app is so basic and specialized, does it need constant updating?

Security researchers Mysk pointed out that Google has not implemented end-to-end encryption for Authenticator.

Google is finally addressing a big gap of its 2FA (two-factor authentication) code app by adding sync capabilities, with Google Authenticator also getting a new icon on Android and iOS today.

How Google Authenticator’s account syncing works Once you update the Authenticator app on Android or iOS, you’ll find a brand-new app icon, and a green cloud image in the top-right corner.

Security encryption authentication Google Authenticator gets cloud 2FA code backups, doesn't yet provide end-to-end encryption The recently unveiled feature is affected by a troublesome security risk ...

How to take a backup of Google Authenticator Google Authenticator keeps your account safe with a time-based one-time password (TOTP). It stores the codes in the cloud for easy access.

Up until now, your Google Authenticator entries were tied to your phone's hardware, meaning you lost them if you lost your phone. No more!

How to Add an Account to Google Authenticator You need two things: Google's authenticator app and a code from the account you want to add to the app (Facebook, Amazon, your bank, etc.).