google authenticator find backup code on laptop

#Google authenticator find backup code on laptop verification#

Requests will appear on this screen even if you did not receive a push notification. Pull down on the list to refresh for new requests. Note: You can also approve or deny your login requests from within the app by tapping Security, then tapping Login Requests. Every time you sign in to your account, you will need your email address, your password, and access to one of the authentication options you set up. You can opt into this by clicking request a code sent to your phone via text message when you log in to your account on. You may also receive a login code via SMS text message. Now the time-based code will be shown to you. Finally, click on ‘Verify Authenticator’. Select ‘Time-based’, which should, however, be selected by default. Now assign a name for the authenticator, and enter the code or alternatively the link of the QR code, in the box shown below. Once you approve, you will be immediately logged in to your account on . Step 6: Assign a name for the authenticator.

Open the push notification to approve the login request. When you log in to your account on or on another device using X for iOS, X for Android, or, a push notification may be sent to your phone.

#Google authenticator find backup code on laptop verification#

If you enrolled in login verification before March 21, 2016: Security keys can be used as your sole authentication method, without any other methods turned on. Note: If you add a security key for additional two-factor authentication protection, we no longer require using another backup method for more protection.