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 ...

Security encryption authentication Google Authenticator gets cloud 2FA code backups, doesn't yet provide end-to-end encryption The recently unveiled feature is affected by a troublesome security ...

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.

Early tests show that Google's Authenticator app can expose users to security risks because it's not end-to-end encrypted.

Google is finally addressing a big gap of its 2FA (two-factor authentication) code app by adding sync capabilities, with Google Authenticator also getting a new icon on Android and iOS today. This ...

With the new update, users can store their authentication data in the cloud, allowing them to access their one-time codes on any device with the Google Authenticator app installed.

Up until now, your Google Authenticator entries were tied to your phone's hardware, meaning you lost them if you lost your phone. No more!

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 ...