Before the setting is saved and Google Authenticator based 2-Step verification is enabled for you and other administrators, you will be asked to complete the Google Authentication registration. A QR Code will be shown on the Dashboard, with instructions to download Google Authenticator application.
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How do I get a QR code for Google Authenticator?
Setup
- From your favorite browser, open the Google account security page.
- Click on “2-Step Verification”
- Under the Authenticator App section, click “Setup”
- Choose your device type (Android, iPhone) and click “Next” to reveal a QR code.
- Open the Google Authenticator app on your device.
What is a QR code for Google Authenticator?
Google Authenticator lets you establish 2FA by using your phone to scan a QR code generated by the app on a separate device or by entering a key code. It’s a relatively easy process — unless you find you have to move the app to a new phone.
How do I Scan QR codes with Authenticator app?
On your mobile phone open the Microsoft Authenticator app, select add an account. Select Work or school account. Select Scan a QR Code. Scan the QR image on the Configure mobile app screen with your mobile phone and click Next .
How do I get my old Google Authenticator code on my new phone?
Transferring Google Authenticator from an Old Phone
- Install the Google Authenticator on your new device.
- On your old phone, open the Authenticator app.
- Tap on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- Tap on Transfer Accounts.
- Tap on Export Accounts.
- Verify your identity.
How do I scan a QR code with my iPhone Authenticator?
Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app, click the Add button, tap third party accounts, then use your phone to scan the QR code on the screen. Authenticator will then generate a code, which you can enter and verify. You can use this with other services such as Dropbox and Google.
Why can’t I receive verification code on my phone?
The message may have been blocked by the carrier or email service provider. You may have reported this type of notification messages or emails as junk information. SMS: Contact your carrier to stop such a type of information from being blocked.
How do I use Google Authenticator?
Log into your google account. Under “Security and Sign-In” select “Two-Step Verification,” and then scroll down to select the “Authenticator app” option. 3. Select your phone, Android or iPhone.
How do I transfer my Authenticator app to my new iPhone?
To move your Microsoft MFA account to a new phone, follow these steps:
- Open the app on your old phone.
- Tap the three dots at the top right.
- Tap “Settings”
- Enable “Cloud backup”/”iCloud Backup”
- On your new phone, install the Microsoft Authenticator app and log in to your account.
- Select “Begin Recovery”
Why am I not getting my Google verification code?
You didn’t get a verification code
You might have been sent a Google prompt instead. Learn why we recommend Google prompts instead of text message (SMS) verification codes.If a text message with a verification code was sent to your phone, make sure your service plan and mobile device supports text message delivery.
How do I find my verification code?
On your device, go to your Google Account. At the top, in the navigation panel, select Security.
Get codes on a new phone
- Your old Android phone with Google Authenticator codes.
- The latest version of the Google Authenticator app installed on your old phone.
- Your new phone.
What do you do if you don’t get a verification code?
If you can’t receive a verification code on your trusted devices automatically, you can get one from Settings, even if your device is offline.
Get a code from Settings on your trusted device
- Go to Settings > [your name].
- Tap Password & Security.
- A message says “Account Details Unavailable.” Tap Get Verification Code.
Is Google Authenticator linked to Google account?
Install Authenticator on your new phone. 2. On your computer, visit Google’s two-step verification site and log in to your Google account. Make sure you have both your old and new phone nearby when moving Google Authenticator.