How do I manually enter an Authenticator code?

Open the Authenticator app, select Add account from the Customize and control icon in the upper-right, and then select Work or school account. Select OR ENTER CODE MANUALLY. Enter the Code and URL from Step 1, and then select Finish.

How do I scan a code with Microsoft authenticator?

Where do I scan QR code in Authenticator app?

How do I set up authenticator on my new phone?

Open the Authenticator app on your new phone and tap Begin > Scan barcode. Scan the QR code displayed on Google's website with the Authenticator app, then enter the six-digit code to verify everything is working properly. Once that's done, the codes on your old device will no longer be valid.

Is Google Authenticator linked to Google account?

Google Authenticator protects your Google account from keyloggers and password theft. With two-factor authentication, you'll need both your password and an authentication code to log in. The Google Authenticator app runs on Android, iPhone, iPod, iPad and BlackBerry devices.

How to Set Up Google Authenticator for 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Where do I find the Google Authenticator setup key?

Viewing the setup key

While setting up an authenticator app for 2FA you can view the setup key which we automatically generate as a QR code, but which can also be read in plain text by clicking on View setup key. It is sometimes also referred to as a "backup code" or "secret seed code".

What does a Google Authenticator key look like?

The key for Google Authenticator is the QR code or the 32-digit code provided in the 2-factor authentication settings of the online account you are trying to secure. This key can either be scanned or manually entered into the Authenticator app.

How do I reset my Google Authenticator key?

How do I reset my Google Authenticator code?

What happens if you lost Google Authenticator?

If you're not logged in elsewhere and you've lost the smartphone with the authenticator, done a factory reset, or had it stolen (basically, if you no longer have access to it), or if the above method didn't work, you won't be able to recover the authenticator. What you can do now is restore access to your account.

How do I add an account to the authenticator app?

Open the Authenticator app, select Add account from the Customize and control icon in the upper-right, select Other account (Google, Facebook, etc.), and then select OR ENTER CODE MANUALLY. Enter an Account name (for example, Google) and type the Secret key from Step 1, and then select Finish.

What is account name and key in Google Authenticator?

The account_name - as the name suggests - reflects the name of your account on the website. This is your username or email address, generally. Google Authenticator shows this as the second line of the key. The secret_key is the secret key that the web site gives you when you enable TOTP.

How do I recover my authenticator account?

What if you lose your phone with two factor authentication?

If your device with 2FA (two factor authentication) is lost broken or stolen, you should and most likely have to change your passwords, set up 2FA again, and get new verification codes.

Why is my authenticator code not working?

All you have to do is make sure your Google Authenticator app's time is synced correctly. Launch the app, tap the Menu button (three dots), and go to Settings > Time Correction for Codes > Sync now. You should find that your Authenticator codes work properly after this.

How do I change my authenticator to a new phone without my old phone?

How do I get my authenticator app back after losing my phone?

Recovering the authenticator if you are logged in to the account on another device. If you're still logged in to the account on another device, you may be in luck. Open your account settings and reset the authenticator — that is, link it to the app on the new phone.

How do I add an account to Google Authenticator?

How do I add a device to Microsoft Authenticator?