How do I recover my old Google Authenticator account?

If you have your backup key saved, follow these steps to recover the access: Download the Google Authenticator app on your device….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.

What happens if you lose access to Google Authenticator?

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.

Does Google Authenticator share your phone number?

Google requires a cellphone number so that they can send an authentication code to the number you gave them so you can still login to i.e. Gmail. So please note that the device with the Authenticator app does not have to be the device matching the number you gave.

How do I recover Google Authenticator QR Code?

If you didn’t save QR codes or secret keys and don’t know recovery codes you should contact the Support team of services which you protect with Google Authenticator. They will help you to restore an access to your accounts. Then you could issue new tokens.

What do I do if I’ve lost access to my Google Authenticator?

If you’ve lost access to your Google Authenticator app, you can disable two-factor authentication (2FA.) When asked for the two-factor authorisation code, click on “Having trouble signing in?” Ideally, you should be able to access your account again after 48 hours.

What do I do if I lost my Google account security key?

If you don’t have a backup security key, follow the steps to recover your account. Sign in to your Google Account with your password and your other second step. Follow the steps to remove the lost key from your account. Get a new security key. You may want to get an extra key you can keep in a safe place.

Can I backup my Google Authenticator?

Unfortunately you cannot backup your Google Authenticator. Some services offer backup codes. If you save these codes you could easily recover the access to your account when you’ve lost your phone. Facebook offers alternative ways to authenticate.

Why is my Google Authenticator not working on my phone?

My Google Authenticator codes don’t work It may be because the time isn’t correctly synced on your Google Authenticator app. To set the correct time: On your Android device, go to the main menu of the Google Authenticator app.