First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

How to Add an Account to Google Authenticator You need two things: Google's authenticator app and a code from the account you want to add to the app (Facebook, Amazon, your bank, etc.).

How to take a backup of Google Authenticator Google Authenticator keeps your account safe with a time-based one-time password (TOTP). It stores the codes in the cloud for easy access.

It is simple to use two-factor authentication on your Google Account, but the process to set it up is a tad confusing. Our Android customization walks you through the setup using Google Authenticator.

You can move Google Authenticator to a new phone so that your new device can gain an additional level of security through two-step authentication.