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How to move Google Authenticator information to a new phone

Google Authenticator is a useful software on your phone because it makes it possible for us to get a 2nd verification code when signing in to Google accounts. However, how about you use a new mobile device and want to transfer Google Authenticator information to a new mobile device?

Author: Micah Soto2 minutes read
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1. Transfer Google Authenticator information to a new phone

Step 1: You proceed to the Google 2-step verification settings homepage in the browser and select Start to sign in.

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Step 2: After logging in, you will return to the main interface of 2-Step Verification. Next, select Change phone number of the Google Authenticator Application .

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Step 3: Then, you select the operating system that corresponds to the phone and click Continue to begin.

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Step 4: Next, you use your phone (new) and use the Google Authenticator application to scan the QR code to enter the security code.

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Step 5: Then, you select Verify to complete the transfer of data from Google Authenticator to your new phone.

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2. Delete Google Authenticator on the old device

You proceed to open the Google Authenticator application on your old device and select Edit . Then you tick the old 2FA code and select Delete to finish.

Then, you delete the Google Authenticator application on your old phone is complete.

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In this article, TipsMake showed you how to transfer information from Google Authenticator to your new phone. Good luck!

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