Use the Google Authenticator App for Two-Step Verification
Learn how to use the Authenticator app as an alternative second-step verification method.
One alternative way to pass through the two-step verification process other than receiving a text message or phone call is setting up the Authenticator app.
When you need to be able to generate verification codes without:
Go to https://myaccount.google.com/ and click Security on the left.
Click 2-Step Verification in the Signing in to Google section.
Click SET UP under the Authenticator app option.
Select the kind of phone you have and click NEXT.
Next, click the link to the Play Store or the Apple App Store to download the Authenticator app.
Open the Authenticator app and click BEGIN.
Swipe through the walkthrough or click SKIP.
Click DONE.
Select Scan a barcode.
Tap ALLOW to let the app use your camera.
Scan the barcode on your computer and click NEXT.
Tap ADD ACCOUNT.
You’ll have a temporary 6 digit code that last for about 20 seconds.
Type the 6 digit code in the next step on your computer and click VERIFY.
Click DONE.
All set, the Authenticator is added under Available second steps in the two-step verification settings at https://myaccount.google.com/.
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