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What is Google Authenticator?

Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes right on your mobile device, adding an important layer of security to your Google Account by requiring a second verification step when you log in. In addition to entering your password, you will also need a code produced by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. This setup allows you to securely and conveniently access a wide range of websites and services through your Google Account, all while keeping your privacy preferences within your control. To further enhance the security of your account, take advantage of the Security Checkup tool, which provides tailored guidance and practical steps to strengthen your account's defenses. It is essential to be aware that compromised passwords are more common than many people realize. The implementation of two-step verification acts as a strong safeguard against unauthorized access by requiring an extra verification step following your password entry, thus greatly improving your account's overall security. By employing this method, you can enjoy a heightened sense of security, knowing that your personal information is better shielded from potential threats. Ultimately, taking these precautions not only protects your data but also gives you confidence while navigating online.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Google
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
g.co/2step

Product Details

Deployment
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Google Authenticator Categories and Features

Authentication Software

Mobile Authentication
Multifactor Authentication
  • Reviewer Name: Zayna A.
    Position: System Engineer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    Best 2FA software

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Nov 02 2020
    Summary

    Overall Google Authenticator is safest and easiest application for providing two factor authentication for our digital goods.

    Positive

    Google Authenticator is the best 2FA application which provides the state of the art security for our many applications and other online credentials. By using Google authenticator, we can secure our valuable data and online activities with complete confidence.

    Negative

    After changing device and reassigning Google Authenticator on new device is sometimes get complicated.

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  • Reviewer Name: Abdullah R.
    Position: Office Coordinator
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Nice and easy authenticator

    4 out of 5 stars Date: Dec 22 2020
    Summary

    Wonderful security solution product from the Google and a must have application in the vulnerable digital world . Google Authenticator is one of the fastest and instant security service in the industry.

    Positive

    One of the best solution for the people who are security conscious about their digital services. Google Authenticator is a great way to avoid online vulnerabilities and digital leaks.

    Negative

    The service is great and very helpful but it is not compatible with all of applications.

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  • Reviewer Name: Maryam K.
    Position: E-Learning Instructor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Good for securing our digital wallets

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Oct 02 2020
    Summary

    Overall I'm very much satisfied and felt relaxed using Google authentication as I feel assured that there is someone taking care of my digital assets virtually and no one can access and use my assets without my permission.

    Positive

    Google Authenticator works as a virtual security layer for our digital wallets and other business and non business web usage. It makes sure through its authentication mechanism that none other than real owner can access user's digital goods, which actually gives me satisfaction and secured feeling while using digital transactions.

    Negative

    The process for adding any service with Google authentication through manual way is tricky at times.

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  • Reviewer Name: Linda A.
    Position: Instructor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Security at its best

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Nov 27 2020
    Summary

    Overall Google Authenticator is best in the industry and have 2FA support for large number of applications and wallets worldwide.

    Positive

    Google Authenticator is the best security tool for our applications, data and virtual banks and wallets. It's lightening fast to get 2FA security code and access our required account with best security layer.

    Negative

    I use it multiple times everyday and never faced any issue in getting my 2FA code instantly.

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  • Reviewer Name: Navneet Singh N.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    One of its kind

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Nov 07 2020
    Summary

    What to say about this software this is just AWESOME. This not only just adds up more security to your accounts but also works if you are not connected to internet. I have synced almost all of my social media accounts with this to add an extra layer of security.

    Positive

    Works even with or without internet
    Adds and extra layer of security
    Secure
    Fast and reliable
    Can add multiple accounts of same site.

    Negative

    No cons using it for more than 4 years never faced any issues with this.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Service Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    Good 2-Step Verification solution

    4 out of 5 stars Date: Sep 03 2020
    Summary

    Google Authenticator is a simple to use and efficient app which i have been using on my smartphone as the 2FA method for google account.

    Positive

    Google Authenticator is a good 2-Step Verification solution which adds an extra security layer to online accounts and prevents hacking your account. It allows to manage multiple email addresses and sites requiring authentication eliminating the need for providing a mobile number.

    Negative

    Google should partner up with more websites and applications to make it more useful. At present it is only really viable for Google accounts and apps.

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  • Reviewer Name: Shreyas P.
    Position: Intern
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Extra security

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Nov 21 2020
    Summary

    Been using it for a long time and have been saved a few times where someone else tried to access my account but couldn't bypass 2fa. Must have for security enhancement.

    Positive

    Adds an extra authentication layer on top of existing authentication process.
    Works without an active internet connection.
    Easy to set up.
    Reliable.

    Negative

    Available only on limited number of service that allow Google 2fa.

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  • Reviewer Name: ANURAG S.
    Position: Marketing Analyst
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    TOTP and HOTP based 2nd step authentication

    5 out of 5 stars Updated: Jul 13 2020
    Summary

    Google Authenticator is very simple yet increases the security of setup services to many fold. It works on Time based OTPs and HMAC based OTPs. It is simple to set up and is one time process. It doesn't require any type of active connection once it is set up increasing the flexibility of the service. It has android, iOS app available in the app store. There are many plugins available to setup with the WordPress website, which when installed, logging in requires you to enter the Authenticator otp, which secures the websites. It can be used to protect all your google service by proving the 2nd factor authentication.

    Positive

    Google Authenticator is a nifty tool developed by google which provides 2nd step authentication to all the supported services. It provides generally 6 digit OTP which is generated based on time and thus doesn't require Internet to work. All the generated OTPs are refreshed every 30 seconds.

    Negative

    It's a great tool to secure all the google services tools from intruders.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mohit V.
    Position: Operation manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Projects from account hijacking

    5 out of 5 stars Updated: Jul 01 2020
    Summary

    Complex Account passwords are not enough for securing accounts. 2FA is the best option to protect the account from hijacking. I use Google Authenticator and was surprised by its security. On every login you need to put offline code generated on an authenticator app.

    Positive

    Google works offline. It takes a few seconds to scan and add a new account. The device can also be changed but you need to scan from an older device.

    Negative

    Google Authenticator worked great. The only con I faced is device switching difficulty.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Business Analyst
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 3 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10

    Authenticator - Review

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 13 2020
    Summary

    Google authenticator is a very application that provides that extra layer of security to all your accounts at zero cost. The setup is really easy you just have to avail the option in your Gmail and the 2 step authentication is one. The codes can be accessed via SMS or application. Application is more preferred, there is no delay in the realtime logging-in scenario. It is definitely a good recommendation taking in the modern-day security concerns.

    Positive

    (+) Easy to use and setup.
    (+) 2-factor authentication improving security for your data by providing an extra layer of security.
    (+) It can be used with multiple accounts also.
    (+) Works real fast, use codes, and logging in every time is very seamless.
    (+) Easy to manage multiple accounts.

    Negative

    (-) The design is not very appealing, can be better.
    (-) In the case of the lost phone, there might be a problem while logging, better to set up backup options.
    (-) Instead of verification code, it is better to have a push notification feature so that logging in becomes more seamless.
    (-) If you do not have your phone handy with you, you will have to face some problems logging in.

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  • Reviewer Name: Rabail J.
    Position: Teaching Assistant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 4 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Generates instant codes

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Oct 03 2020
    Summary

    If you want to secure your personal and professional consoles secure and want them safe from the intruders then Google Authenticator is the best choice for everyone.

    Positive

    Google Authenticator generates instant codes to authenticate login on different applications for multi layered security. We use it for login authentication of our organizational portal to keep our official proceedings secure and it always works perfectly.

    Negative

    In terms of security Google Authenticator works perfectly and never faced any problem using it.

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