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How to Move Google Authenticator to a New Phone

Moving Authenticator to a new phone Is easier than you think

By Jennifer Karner Jennifer Karner Writer Jen Karner is a former Lifewire writer and expert on VR and Android phones. Her work has appeared on AndroidCentral, iMore, WindowsCentral and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 21, 2020 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

In a desktop browser, open Google's 2FA page > Get Started > Scroll to Authenticator app > Change phone > Pick Android or iPhone. Then, on the phone, open Authenticator, tap Begin setup > Scan barcode, and scan the QR code on the desktop. To finish up, press Next on the desktop. Enter the code from the phone on the desktop, and press Verify. This article explains how to move Authenticator from one phone to another and provides tips to remember when completing the process.

How to Move Google Authenticator to a New Phone

Install Google Authenticator on your new phone, and sign in to the app using your Google account. You can find Google Authenticator for Android in the Playstore and Google Authenticator for iOS in the App Store. Open the 2FA page on a computer browser. Click Get Started in the blue box at the bottom of the screen, and then log in to your Google account. Scroll down until you see Authenticator app. Click change phone. Click either Android or iPhone to choose what type of phone you have. This will display a QR code on your computer screen. Open the Authenticator app on your phone and tap begin setup. Tap scan barcode. This will open the camera on your phone. Using the camera scan the barcode. (The barcode will scan automatically when it is inside the target displayed on your phone screen) On your computer click Next. Enter the code displayed within the Authenticator app into your computer. Click Verify.

Things to Remember

Moving Google Authenticator from your old phone to a new one is a fairly cut and dry process for your Google Account. However, if you use Authenticator to log in to specific websites, you'll need to go to those accounts and repeat the process. This may differ depending on the particular website. In some cases, you may need to turn off 2FA on these accounts and then set it back up from scratch. You'll be able to see every account that has been switched to your new phone by looking at the app. This will let you know which accounts have switched over and which need to be manually added to your new phone. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Phones Without Losing WhatsApp How to Set up Google Authenticator How to Set Up a New Android From an Old Phone How to Run a Google Security Checkup How to Make WhatsApp Calls on a PC or Mac Protect Yourself From Malicious QR Codes How to Set Up a New Android Phone 10 Popular Accounts That Should Have Two-Factor Authentication Enabled How to Use the Microsoft Authenticator App How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on Android How to Use Two-Factor Authentication in iOS 15 How to Set up a New iPhone How to Scan a QR Code on iPhone or Android How to Restore WhatsApp Messages How to Move Google Docs From One Drive to Another How to Make Your Own Barcode or QR Code Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies