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 ...

Using two-factor authentication (2FA) apps ensures your account is safe behind two layers of security. 2FA apps make it difficult for hackers to access your web accounts. Google Authenticator and ...

The Google Authenticator app used to store one-time access codes for account security now supports backups and syncing across devices using a Google Account, Google announced today.

Released in 2010, Google Authenticator allows users to enable two-factor authentication for their Google accounts. It also works with many third-party services.

Google Authenticator, the app that gives your accounts additional security by generating timed codes for two-factor authentication, will now be able to store those one-time passwords on your ...

Google Authenticator now supports Google Account synchronization on both iOS and Android. you can now backup your one-time codes to your Google Account. This is pretty big.

Google offers a way for the general concern of losing one's device with the Authenticator app. The Google Authenticator app designates one device to bring you all your OTP needs, but if that gets ...

With Twitter now charging for the use of SMS-based two-factor authentication, Google Authenticator is a quick and easy choice.