Install Google Authenticator on your device. Android iOS Locate your account's two-factor authentication setup process. You should get a QR code or a long string of characters.

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.

Here’s how you can get started with Google Authenticator, what’s recently changed about the app, and how to access your codes in-app.