Here’s how you can get started with Google Authenticator, what’s recently changed about the app, and how to access your codes in-app.

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 Google Authenticator’s account syncing works Once you update the Authenticator app on Android or iOS, you’ll find a brand-new app icon, and a green cloud image in the top-right corner.

Google Authenticator is a two-step verification software used to keep your Google account and its related apps and programs more secure.

The Google Authenticator app allows you to strengthen the Two-Factor Authentification on your phone -- for free.

1. What is two-step authentication? In this context, Google Authenticator works as a second line of defense if your account is compromised. When setup of Authenticator is complete, you log in to ...

If you migrated to a different iPhone or Android device and need to transfer Google Authenticator to the new hardware, follow these steps.