Google authenticator scan qr code. Before you remove that account from authenticator make sure you have a backup. For example i select the scan qr code option within google authenticator when adding a new service. Select which accounts you want to transfer to your new phone and then tap next.
In the authenticator app tap more transfer accounts export accounts. However if the qr code reader cant read the code you can select the cant scan the qr code link and manually enter the code and url into the microsoft authenticator app. To set up 2 step verification for the authenticator app follow the steps on screen.
The solution is a qr code generator. On your old phone create a qr code. Under the authenticator app section click setup choose your device type android iphone and click next to reveal a qr code open the authenticator app on your device.
Select next on the scan the qr code page on your computer. Open your google authenticator app on your mobile device and scan the qr code on the screen by holding your mobile device towards and at the screen as though you are going to take a photo. If you already set up google authenticator for your account remove that account from authenticator.
For more information about manually adding a code see manually add an account to the app. When adding a new service within the google authenticator app the camera will not scan the qr code provided by service provider in order to enable 2 factor authentication with that service. Sign in another way.
You need to already be. Learn more about backup codes. Now enter the pin that is generated by the google authenticator app.
Sign in using qr codes step 1.
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