You can either scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone or manually enter the code. When you see a QR code on the laptop screen, open the Google Authenticator app on your phone.

Beyond just making social media venues safer, here's how to shift away from SMS-based two-factor authentications and secure your online life properly, by using Google Authenticator on your iPhone.

One of the most popular forms of token-based 2FA is Google Authenticator. Here's how to use it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.