Android Police

Google Authenticator: How to get backup codes

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
The New York Times

So You’re Locked Out of Your Two-Factor Authentication App. Don’t Panic.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
Ars Technica

Choosing 2FA authenticator apps can be hard. Ars did it so you don’t have to

Last year, Sergio Caltagirone found himself in a tough spot. While traveling, his phone broke and stopped working completely. With no access to his Google and Microsoft authenticator apps, he lost ...
Android

Google Authenticator can now sync with Google Account while researchers warn about security risks

Google Authenticator now allows you to sync your 2FA (two-factor authentication) with your Google Account. This way, you can log into the apps with your Google Account when the phone is unavailable.
9to5google

Google on why Authenticator sync isn’t E2E encrypted, but option coming later

On Monday, Google Authenticator launched the ability to sync 2FA codes to your Google Account. It has since emerged that the capability isn’t end-to-end encrypted (E2EE), and Google explained why ...