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How to Set Up Two-Step Verification With the Google Authenticator App

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google account users

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.

What is the Google Authenticator app

  • Google Authenticator is a mobile app that generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.

When to use the Google Authenticator app

When you need to be able to generate verification codes without:

  • Text or voice messages
  • A data connection
  • A security key

How to set up two-step verification with the Google Authenticator app step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 1

Go to https://myaccount.google.com/ and click Security on the left.

Step 2

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 2

Click 2-Step Verification in the Signing in to Google section.

Step 3

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 3

Click SET UP under the Authenticator app option.

Step 4

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 4

Select the kind of phone you have and click NEXT.

Step 5

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 5

Next, click the link to the Play Store or the Apple App Store to download the Authenticator app.

Step 6

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 6

Open the Authenticator app and click BEGIN.

Step 7

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 7

Swipe through the walkthrough or click SKIP.

Step 8

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 8

Click DONE.

Step 9

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 9

Select Scan a barcode.

Step 10

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 10

Tap ALLOW to let the app use your camera.

Step 11

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 5

Scan the barcode on your computer and click NEXT.

Step 12

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 12

Tap ADD ACCOUNT.

Step 13

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step

You’ll have a temporary 6 digit code that last for about 20 seconds.

Step 14

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 14

Type the 6 digit code in the next step on your computer and click VERIFY.

Step 15

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Click DONE.

Step 16

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification With The Google Authenticator App - Step 16

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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