How do I scan a barcode with Google Authenticator?
- On your new phone, install the Google Authenticator app.
- In the app, tap Get Started.
- At the bottom, tap Import existing accounts?.
- On your old iPhone, create a QR code:
- On your new phone, tap Scan QR code.
- After you scan your QR codes, you get a confirmation that your Google Authenticator accounts transferred.
How do I manually enter Google Authenticator?
Select the device type, and click the [NEXT] button. Click the [Can’t scan] link under the barcode. A secret key appears. Launch Google Authenticator on your smartphone, tap the [+] icon, and select [Manual entry] or [Enter a provided key].
How do I restore my lost Google Authenticator?
When you set up Google Authenticator two-factor authentication (2FA) in your account, you’re prompted to download a backup key. This code lets you restore access to your account in case you change or lose your phone, or accidentally delete the Google Authenticator app.
Where do I find the authenticator QR code?
Go to the security verification settings screen. For information on how to get to this screen, see Changing your security settings. Check the box next to Authenticator app then select Configure. This brings up a screen with a QR code on it.
Can I Screenshot QR code Google Authenticator?
Get verification codes with Google Authenticator – Android – Google Account Help explains how the QR codes are used: They are used to transfer authentication codes on to new device or in your case after factory reset. QR code needs to be scanned to restore account(s). Screenshots may not work.
How do I get an Authenticator QR code?
Where do I find my Google Authenticator backup code?
Create & find a set of backup codes
- Go to your Google Account.
- On the left, click Security.
- Under “Signing in to Google,” click 2-Step Verification. You may need to sign in.
- Under “Backup codes,” click Continue .
- From here you can: Get backup codes: To add backup codes, click Get backup codes.
How do I get my old Authenticator on my new phone?
Scan that code with the Google Authenticator app on your new phone to get it added on. To get to that point, you need to tap Get Started on the new phone before tapping Import Exist Accounts. Tap Scan QR code before scanning that QR code on your old phone.
What happens if you lost Google Authenticator?
The Secret Key stored on the device is necessary to generate the TOTP codes, if you have lost the device, there is no way of transferring the Google Authenticator app accounts to a new phone.
How do I recover Google Authenticator QR code?
You can technically recover them – it’s just data saved in your phone. Unfortunately the authenticator doesn’t give you the ability to export it. You have to root the phone, and you can them dump the data. You’ll have to Bing it to find it.