In terms of data the apps collect, Mysk says Google’s Authenticator performs “very well” and doesn’t share details of QR codes with Google. “Most apps, including Microsoft Authenticator ...

Google Authenticator lets you establish 2FA by using your phone to scan a QR code generated by the app on a separate device or by entering a key code. It’s a relatively easy process. Except ...

and then scan the resulting QR code with Google Authenticator on another device. We like that the app verified our identity before allowing the transfer. If you enable Google Authenticator’s ...

When you see a QR code on the laptop screen, open the Google Authenticator app on your phone. Tap the plus sign in the bottom-right corner of the app and then Scan a QR code. Decide whether you ...

You can do more things with Google Authenticator, such as setting it up so you get the same codes across multiple devices. Yes, you can use multiple devices using the same app to scan the QR code ...

Adding multi-factor authentication (often called two-factor authentication, or 2FA) to high-value online accounts is one of the most important security precautions you can take. It takes just a ...

The Authenticator desktop app uses a few simplistic UI, but it gets the job done. In the resulting window, click the QR code button directly to the left of Add in the top-right corner and select ...

Each site is different, but a site that works with Google Authenticator (or similar apps like Authy) will have an option to scan the QR code when setting up 2FA. You then open Google Authenticator ...