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How do you recover your Google Authenticator codes when you lose your phone?
If you lost your backup codes, you can revoke them and get new ones.
- Go to the 2-Step Verification section of your Google Account.
- Select Show codes.
- Select Get new codes.
Can I have Google Authenticator on two phones?
You can have Google Authenticator on two or more devices and use them simultaneously, or as a backup, in case your phone will get lost, stolen or damaged.
What happens if you lose phone with Google Authenticator?
If you have lost or your phone was stolen, anyone may now generate new tokens using your Google Authenticator app. After you recovered access to your Google Account using Backup Codes, go to 2-Step Verification and select the Change Phone option under Authenticator App. Scan the QR code with your new phone.
Do you have to have a phone number for two factor authentication?
You must verify at least one trusted phone number to enroll in two-factor authentication. You should also consider verifying an additional phone number you can access, such as a home phone, or a number used by a family member or close friend. You can use this number if you temporarily can’t access your primary number or your own devices.
Do you have to pay for 2FA passcode?
It is free, and its use does not result in any charges if you use the push or passcode options from the app itself. You may also receive a phone call or text message, or if you forget your device, you can always call the IT Service Desk for a one-time bypasscode.
How do you change your phone number on two factor security?
Back on the web on the 2-Step Verification screen, click Change phone under the Authenticator app heading, then follow the instructions. You’ll be asked to scan a barcode in the Authenticator app on your new phone (tap the red plus button to do this), which will then be verified.
How do I enter the QR code for two factor authentication?
Once you have scanned the QR code, enter the 6 digit verification code generated in the authentication app and select Submit. If you have followed all steps correctly, your account should now be secured with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).