How to Back Up Your Two-Factor Authentication Codes

1. How do I backup a 2FA code?
2. How do I recover my Authentication Code?
3. How do I backup my Google Authenticator codes?
4. How do I transfer my authenticator code to my new phone?
5. How do I restore my authenticator to a new phone?
6. How do I find the backup code for my Samsung?
7. How do I recover my old Google Authenticator code?
8. Where do I find my Google Authenticator recovery code?
9. Can you bypass 2-step verification?
10. Can I have Google Authenticator on 2 phones?
11. How do I restore my Google Authenticator without a key?
12. How do I set up Microsoft authenticator on my new phone?
13. How do I reset my 2-step verification?

How do I backup a 2FA code?

First, sign in to your Google Account, and then choose “Signing in to Google” under the Sign in & Security column. On the next page, click the “2-Step Verification” option. It should re-prompt for your password here. Scroll to the bottom and find the “Backup Codes” section.

How do I recover my Authentication Code?

Use backup options

If you've lost access to your primary phone, you can verify it's you with: Another phone signed in to your Google Account. Another phone number you've added in the 2-Step Verification section of your Google Account. A backup code you previously saved.

How do I backup my Google Authenticator codes?

Android

1. Download and install Google Authenticator application on your new smartphone.
2. Open Google Authenticator on your old Android phone.
3. Tap the menu button at the top-right of the app and choose Transfer accounts.
4. Choose Export accounts.
5. Select accounts you'd like to transfer to a new phone and tap Next.

How do I transfer my authenticator code to my new phone?

Transfer your Authenticator keys via Android

1. Open Google Authenticator on your older phone.
2. Tap on the three dots on the top right of the screen and select “Transfer accounts”
3. Select “Export accounts.” You may be asked to verify your identity via a fingerprint, password, or another method.

How do I restore my authenticator to a new phone?

To recover your information

1. On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app, and select Begin recovery from the bottom of the screen.
2. Sign in to your recovery account, using the same personal Microsoft account you used during the backup process. Your account credentials are recovered to the new device.

How do I find the backup code for my Samsung?

1. Sign in to your Samsung Account at account.samsung.com.
2. Go to Security > Two-step verification, then click Authenticator app.
3. Verify the phone number you'll use to receive verification codes.

How do I recover my old Google Authenticator code?

If you haven't saved the backup key but have access to your 2FA code

1. Log in to your account.
2. Go to Profile → Security.
3. Select Edit Settings → Deactivate 2FA.
4. Enter your 2FA code to confirm.

Where do I find my Google Authenticator recovery code?

Create & view a set of backup codes

1. Go to your Google Account.
2. On the left navigation panel, click Security.
3. Under "Signing in to Google," click 2-Step Verification.
4. Under "Backup codes," click Set up or Show codes. You can print or download your codes.

Can you bypass 2-step verification?

TL;DR - An attacker can bypass Google's two-step login verification, reset a user's master password, and otherwise gain full account control, simply by capturing a user's application-specific password (ASP).

Can I have Google Authenticator on 2 phones?

Use Google Authenticator with multiple accounts or devices

Google Authenticator can issue codes for multiple accounts from the same mobile device. Each Google Account needs a different secret key. To set up extra accounts: Turn on 2-Step Verification for each account.

How do I restore my Google Authenticator without a key?

Fill out an account recovery form.

1. Sign in to your Google account.
2. Navigate to the verification code page.
3. Select "More options".
4. Click "Get help".
5. Then "Request Google's help".

How do I set up Microsoft authenticator on my new phone?

Add account to Microsoft Authenticator

1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
2. Tap the + > Work or school account.
3. Use your phone to scan the QR square that is on your computer screen. Notes: ...
4. Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code.

How do I reset my 2-step verification?

User account

1. Sign in to your Google Admin console. ...
2. From the Admin console Home page, go to Users.
3. Click the user you want in the list. ...
4. Click Security.
5. Click 2-step verification.
6. Click Get Backup Verification Codes.
7. Copy one of the verification codes.
8. Click Done.