Google authenticator key new phone. On your computer visit googles two step verification site and log in to your google account. On your new phone install the google authenticator app. Youll then need to tap through a tutorial before you can proceedstep 3 tap enter a provided key.
At the bottom tap import existing accounts. In the authenticator app section of the page click change phone choose the kind of phone you are migrating to and click next you should now see the set up authenticator screen complete with barcode. You have to scan this qr code with the google authenticator app on your new phone.
Previously we looked at moving 2fa accounts in google authenticator to a new phone. You may be able to get a phone or sim card with the same number depending on your chosen carrier. When you set up google authenticator for 2 factor authentication the account security settings will either display a qr code or a 32 digit code or both.
We found that theres no way to export all your accounts and then import them onto a new phone. Heres what youll need to do. If you have the code you were given from your previous google authenticator session you should be able to enter that here and continue.
Fortunately microsoft authenticator provides a backup and recovery option. In the authenticator app tap. Step 1 open google authenticator.
Tap the menu button at the top right of the app and choose transfer accounts. Make sure you have. Install authenticator on your new iphone.
On your old phone create a qr code. Open google authenticator on the new phone and follow the prompts to scan the barcode. Fill out an account recovery form.
Get a new phone. You can also enter the setup key code if thats. Youll need the backup code for your google authenticator accountstep 2 tap begin.
Click change phone in the authenticator app section. Now open google authenticator on your new android phone. Click the button on the top right corner of the google authenticator app and choose whether you want to scan barcode or manual entry.
In the app tap get started. Select the type of phone youll be using and.
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