Google has recently released an update to its popular two-factor authentication (2FA) app, Google Authenticator, for iOS and Android devices. The update allows users to back up their one-time passwords (OTP) to their Google account and sync them across devices logged in with the same Google account. This new feature is a significant improvement over the previous version, which only allowed users to securely store their one-time codes on a single device.
The ability to back up and sync OTPs across devices will make it much more convenient and hassle-free for users to access their services by using Google Authenticator 2FA. Previously, if a user lost their primary device, they would face issues signing in to a service that was set up to use 2FA. However, with this new update, users can easily access their OTPs on other devices, provided they are logged in with the same Google account.
Google Authenticator was launched in 2010 as an alternative to SMS-based one-time passcodes, which are considerably less secure and unreliable compared to 2FA apps. The app generates unique codes that can be used to log into an account for various Google apps and services. The latest update adds the ability to backup and sync OTPs across devices logged into the same Google account.
The app icon for Google Authenticator has also been updated, ditching the old vault logo for a more colorful design. Users can access the new sync functionality by downloading and installing the latest version of Google Authenticator and following the prompts on their phone’s screen to start syncing OTPs securely with their Google account.
Google detailed the update to Google Authenticator in a post on the Google Security blog. The latest Google Authenticator update on Android now allows users to access their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes on other devices logged in with the same Google account. With this new feature, users can rest easy knowing that their OTPs are securely backed up and can be accessed from any device with the Google Authenticator app installed.
For the latest tech news, follow Techbar Nepal on Facebook, and Instagram.
For Digital Products and Services: Maurisys Software.
