Google Authenticator 4+

Google

    • Free

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Description

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 mobile 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

What’s New

Version 4.1.1

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Ratings and Reviews

4.8 out of 5
90.6K Ratings

90.6K Ratings

mattyjyoung ,

Easy peace of mind

So many activities online need 2FA these days and an Authenticator like this really makes life easier at times. But should you not have your phone handy, sometimes it can be a pain. When updating or changing phones always make sure you have you logins associated with an Authenticator sorted or you’ll find yourself not being able to login. A smallish price to pay for a bit more security in these times of human scum trying to steal everything you have worked for!

wax_mu ,

Just don’t wipe your accounts

A lot of 1 star reviews come from people who wiped their accounts on their old phone and can no longer authenticate their accounts.

But if you don’t do that then this app is totally secure and does what it’s supposed to, and it’s safe to ignore the very low rating for this app.

Goralyna ,

Instructions are usually wrong.

I have had to use Authenticator to gain access within other apps. I had removed it from my iPad, and needed to reinstall it to change a gmail password. It took me an hour and a half to get it set up, and that was only because I HADN’T deleted it from my iPhone. The directions given to export/import accounts, were completely erroneous. There was no “Overflow Button” in the top-right corner of the app, and I only managed to export/import the accounts, by going through every menu I could find. SO FRUSTRATING!!! Now that it’s installed and running, I’m going to leave it alone until I REALLY need it. I dread changing from one email account to another!😱

App Privacy

The developer, Google, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Location
  • Contact Info
  • Contacts
  • User Content
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics
  • Other Data

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Search History
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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