How do I get my Authenticator QR code?
How do I get my Authenticator QR code?
Go to the security verification settings screen. For information on how to get to this screen, see Changing your security settings. Check the box next to Authenticator app then select Configure. This brings up a screen with a QR code on it.
Why is my Authenticator code wrong?
The most common cause for “Incorrect Code” errors is that the time on your device is not synced correctly. To make sure that you have the correct time in your Google Authenticator app, follow the instructions for your operating system below. On Android: Go to the Main Menu on the Google Authenticator app.
How do I transfer my MFA Authenticator to my new phone?
If you’ve got two Android phones, you can transfer your accounts to a new phone by exporting them via a QR code generated by the Authenticator app. Install Google Authenticator on your new phone. Tap “Get started.” Tap “Scan a QR code.” You’ll get a grid and instructions to “Place QR code within red lines.”
How do I get the QR code for Authenticator on iPhone?
- On your new phone, install the Google Authenticator app.
- In the app, tap Get Started.
- At the bottom, tap Import existing accounts?.
- On your old iPhone, create a QR code:
- On your new phone, tap Scan QR code.
- After you scan your QR codes, you get a confirmation that your Google Authenticator accounts transferred.
How do I generate code from authentication app?
- On your new phone, install the Google Authenticator app.
- In the Google Authenticator app, tap Get Started.
- At the bottom, tap Import existing accounts?
- On your old phone, create a QR code: In the Authenticator app, tap More. Transfer accounts. Export accounts.
- On your new phone, tap Scan QR code.
What do I do if my Authenticator code is not working?
My Google Authenticator codes don’t work
- On your Android device, go to the main menu of the Google Authenticator app.
- Tap More. Settings Time correction for codes Sync now.
Why is my 6 digit code not working?
First, check to see that your phone time matches the time on your computer. The authenticator is time-stamped, so if the two do not match it will not work. If you’re using an Android, your phone may have gotten out of sync.