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 ...

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

We're showing you how to set up Google Authenticator and why you should.

Figure F To use an authenticator app, download and install the app of your choice, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy or LastPass Authenticator.

Google's 2FA setup now allows users to bypass SMS verification and directly set up protection with authenticator apps or hardware keys.

Google Authenticator is a free security app that can protect your accounts against password theft. It's easy to set up and can be used in a process called two-factor authentication (2FA) offered ...

Google Authenticator 5.0 should already be rolled out to everyone, but just in case it hasn't reached you, you can also download it from APKMirror.

To set up your account, you need to log into your Pi and issue the command google-authenticator. The program will ask you a few questions and then generate a URL that will show you a QR code.

To play with that functionality, a developer needs an Android device running the latest versions of Google Chrome and Authenticator, as well as a Security Key with NFC support.