Google has announced the release of a new feature for its Google Authenticator app for Android and iOS. The feature allows users to safely back up their one-time access codes, also known as one-time passwords (OTPs), to their Google accounts, ensuring enhanced account security across devices.
Prior to this integration, all codes stored in the Google Authenticator app were saved on the device, making it problematic if the device was lost or stolen. This new feature ensures that users can now save their one-time passwords in the cloud, making it easier to access them from any device, even if their phone is lost.
According to Google, the feedback they received from users over the years highlighted the complexity of dealing with lost or stolen devices with Google Authenticator installed. This meant that users lost their ability to sign in to any service on which they'd set up 2FA using Authenticator. With the introduction of Google Account support, one-time codes are now more durable, and users are better protected from lockout, increasing convenience and security.
Google has always prioritized user security, and this new integration further cements its commitment to ensuring its users' accounts are secure. The new feature will require users to sign into their Google Account on the Google Authenticator app. Once done, the codes will be automatically backed up and restored on any new device where users sign in to their Google Account.
Google's built-in authentication tools, like Google Password Manager and Sign in with Google, and automatic protections like alerts when your Google Account is being accessed from a new device, make signing into Google, and all the apps and services you love, simple and secure.
Google Account integration for Google Authenticator is available on both iOS and Android devices. This integration marks a significant milestone for Google as it continues to enhance the security of its services, making it more convenient for users to access them.
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