Google Authenticator

3.7
610K reviews
100M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection.
* Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone.
* Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly.
* Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in.
* Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs.
* Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device.
* To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step Permission notice: Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes
Updated on
Jan 29, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Photos and videos and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.7
593K reviews
A Google user
November 21, 2019
It's really easy to use, and it's great that you can custom-order your list to quickly get to the most used items. One thing I would REALLY like to see though, is a notification feature if someone tries to access your account. It can be as simple as notifying you a minute after a login attempt, if the code was not entered (or after multiple incorrect attempts), so it doesn't send it every time, but only when there might be a malicious login attempt. That was a nice thing about 2-step via text.
337 people found this review helpful
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A Google user
February 24, 2020
1. App lacks any form of backup or sync, even manually. Upgrading to a new phone is a hassle, and I've heard that losing a phone is devastating. 2. The UI sucks. It's just a list. No search, tagging, colors or categories. For those who put auth codes on everything, you'll spend a lot of time looking for the right entry. Until Google revisits this app, go with a cloud based one instead.
850 people found this review helpful
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Brad Lasecki
May 13, 2025
The app works. However as an application it's a little... threadbare. Once you start adding multiple accounts there is no way to sort them. It just puts them in a list. You can sort them manually. But that is cumbersome. Another issue is that the timer on the right side is covered up for the very bottom entry. So the only way you know when the timer ends and the numbers change is to manually drag it up a line or two. Solution = Setup a dummy account and make sure it is last.
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What’s new


* Cloud syncing: Your Authenticator codes can now be synced to your Google Account and across your devices, so you can always access them even if you lose your phone.
* Privacy Screen: Access to Authenticator can now be protected by your screen lock, PIN or biometric.
* Improved UX and visuals: We've made the app easier to use and more visually appealing.