Google Authenticator just got an update that should make it more useful for people who frequently use the service to sign in to apps and websites. As of today, Google Authenticator will now sync ...

Google Authenticator now syncs one-time codes with your account, so you're not stuck if you lose your device.

Running Google Authenticator on your mobile device is an effective way to protect your online accounts and logins with two-factor authenticator codes. But in the past, those codes would appear ...

Google isn’t the only firm offering 2FA sign-in codes to provide backups. Since 2019, Microsoft has allowed people to use a “backup and restore” tool for its Microsoft Authenticator app.

While Google Authenticator is immensely popular, one of the biggest critiques has been the inability to back up one-time 2FA codes and the lack of multi-device support.

The update, available on both Android and iOS, allows users to safely backup one-time codes (OTPs) to a Google account.

SMS codes carry vulnerabilities, and authenticator apps provide stronger security in many scenarios. Here are scenarios where installing an authenticator app on your Android phone proves essential.

Google Authenticator can now sync single-use two-factor authentication codes to Google Accounts, for added convenience.