First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

If you buy a new iPhone to replace your existing one and you use the Google Authenticator app to access online accounts protected by two-factor authentication (2FA), you should transfer those accounts ...

This week we shift gears, we would like to look at device security, or rather, securing your entire Google account using Google Authenticator. You will need an Android device and your PC to follow ...

Using two-factor authentication (2FA) apps ensures your account is safe behind two layers of security. 2FA apps make it difficult for hackers to access your web accounts. Google Authenticator and ...

Google has updated its security app for two-factor authentication to sync passcodes across devices, but users without a Google account can still use the app. Google Authenticator is an app on iOS and ...

Google Authenticator will now back up entries to your Google account. You can access your Authenticator entries from your new device if you lose your phone. You’ll need to update the app for this ...

Google Authenticator is a free security app that can protect your accounts against password theft. It's easy to set up and can be used in a process called two-factor authentication (2FA) offered on ...

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An examination by security researchers finds an alarming flaw in the search giant's new feature, which syncs your Authenticator app across devices. Reading time 3 minutes A new two-factor ...

If your online life revolves around Gmail, Chrome, and other Google software and services, your Google account is one of your most precious online resources. That's especially true if you use the ...