Released on Monday for iOS and Android, the latest version of Google Authenticator lets you back up and sync your one-time 2FA codes to your Google account via the cloud.

Each site is different, but a site that works with Google Authenticator (or similar apps like Authy) will have an option to scan the QR code when setting up 2FA.

First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

Google Authenticator now syncs one-time codes with your account, so you're not stuck if you lose your device.

Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that you would scan with your device.

Google isn’t the only firm offering 2FA sign-in codes to provide backups. Since 2019, Microsoft has allowed people to use a “backup and restore” tool for its Microsoft Authenticator app.

With SMS an unsecure method of authentication, Google is eyeing a more robust solution with QR codes.

An update to Google Authenticator this week finally enabled backups for your two-factor authentication codes. But the feature comes with a security risk.

Google Authenticator can be useful, but it's frustrating that Google hasn't made an official desktop app yet. However, you ...

First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google ...