Google Authenticator

Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.

Google Authenticator

App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-11-14)
Creation date: 2012-03-21
Permissions
Camera: take pictures and videos
Other:
  • 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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
Most mentioned
  • 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
User reviews
Agree with Ken &Travis. Just paid the year's sub and then 2 days later nothing was working right. I haven't been able to log in since about the 1st of Nov. I tried to trouble shoot that just it opens more links: no success. I have tried to contact customer support and explain it to them but I never hear anything back. I even downloaded the new launcher but I now have to create a new character. After playing for 20 years. I am so frustrated.
by Sue V, 2024-11-28

After most recent update, codes no longer sync properly. It appears the code displayed is delayed by around 10 seconds or so. The guidence is to go to "setting" and choose the time correction option but the only option within settings is "privacy screen". There is no option for a time correction. I will be looking to switch to another authenticator app. This app did not have this issue prior to the most recent update.
by sean figner, 2024-11-27

This is my first time trying an authenticator app and I have not been able to authenticate my account. I have been trying for two weeks unsuccessfully. I even asked a couple of people for assistance figuring maybe I was doing something wrong, but they couldn't get it to work either, so I guess it is just junk. I contacted support for the site I'm trying to authenticate and they told me to go get another authenticator so that is what I guess I need to do. This sucks!
by Kelly Brown, 2024-11-27
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