One scam app even captures your QR codes. You don’t have to look very hard for it: The developer took out an App Store ad, which means it is prominently shown when you search for authenticator apps.

This usually generates a QR code, which you can then scan using the Microsoft Authenticator app. Now that you have your accounts set up, you'll be prompted to enter a six-digit code the next time ...

Use the Microsoft Authenticator app to scan the QR code or manually input the key. The app will give you a code to enter. Go back into Facebook and input the code.

If your authenticator app doesn’t have any backup or syncing features, you can make the change manually: Visit each site that you have a 2FA code for, log in using your old phone, deactivate 2FA ...

You’ll see a QR code. Open the Authenticator app on your phone and tap the plus (+) icon. Select Personal account, then tap Scan a QR Code. Scan the QR code shown on your PC.

In terms of data the apps collect, Mysk says Google’s Authenticator performs “very well” and doesn’t share details of QR codes with Google. “Most apps, including Microsoft Authenticator ...

The app, which is available for both iOS and Android smartphones, scans QR codes on participating websites to create 2FA codes that serve as a second level of protection when you log in.

Bitwarden, the creator of the popular open-source password manager, has just launched a new authenticator app called Bitwarden Authenticator, which is available for iOS and Android devices.

Aegis Authenticator is a highly customizable authentication app for Android users with tools to keep the codes it generates safe. Aegis is only for Android devices. No desktop, iOS, or wearable ...

Simply right-click the QR code, and choose the Set Up Verification code option. ... go to Security > Manage how I sign in > Enter a code from an authenticator app to get started.