Google Authenticator
App stats
- view network connections
- create accounts and set passwords
- measure app storage space
- full network access
- control Near Field Communication
- run at startup
- use accounts on the device
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
- read Google service configuration
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App summary
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
User reviews
- Addition of cloud sync support
- Search capability added for easier navigation
- Generally works well for 2FA needs
- Has been reliable for many users before recent updates
- Recent updates have caused significant issues with code syncing and display
- Problems with clock synchronization resulting in invalid codes
- Vague and inadequate instructions for setting up the app
- User interface improvements have not been well received, with complaints about oversized fonts
- Issues with syncing codes after recent updates
- Problems with clock synchronization
- New user interface changes that are unappealing or difficult to use
- Frequent loss of codes or inability to access accounts due to syncing problems
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