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Google Authenticator is a useful mobile app as it enables us to obtain a 2-step verification code when logging into Google accounts. However, if you find yourself using a new mobile device and wish to transfer Google Authenticator information to the new device, what steps should you take? In this article, Software Tricks will guide you on how to move Google Authenticator data to a new phone.
1. Transfer Google Authenticator Information to a New Phone
Step 1: Access the Google 2-Step Verification setup page on your browser and click Start to log in.
Homepage: https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome
Step 2: After successfully logging in, you will return to the main interface of Two-Step Verification. Next, select Change the phone number for Google Authenticator.
Step 3: Then, choose the corresponding operating system for your phone and press Continue to proceed.
Step 4: Next, use your (new) phone and the Google Authenticator app to scan the QR code to enter the security code.
Step 5: After that, select Verify to complete the process of transferring data from Google Authenticator to the new phone.
2. Delete Google Authenticator from the old device
Open the Google Authenticator app on the old phone and select Edit. Then, mark the old 2FA codes and choose Delete to finish.
Afterwards, deleting the Google Authenticator app on the old phone completes the process.
In this article, Software Tricks provides guidance on transferring information from Google Authenticator to a new phone. Wishing you all the success!
