--- title: Google Authenticator Reviews meta\_title: 'Google Authenticator Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 585 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Google Authenticator works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.6 review\_count: 585 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-11' parent\_category: name: Identity Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-management --- # Google Authenticator Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Google Authenticator but has limited features. Are you part of the Google Authenticator team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Google Authenticator is a mobile application developed by Google that enhances the security of online accounts through two-factor authentication (2FA). By generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs), it adds an extra layer of protection beyond traditional passwords, ensuring that only authorized users can access their accounts. The app is compatible with Android, iOS, and BlackBerry devices, making it a versatile tool for users seeking to bolster their online security. Key Features and Functionality: - Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTPs): Generates six-digit codes that refresh every 30 seconds, providing dynamic security tokens for account verification. - Multiple Account Support: Allows users to manage authentication for various accounts within a single app, streamlining the 2FA process. - Offline Functionality: Operates without the need for a network or cellular connection, ensuring access to authentication codes anytime, anywhere. - QR Code Setup: Facilitates quick and easy account addition by scanning QR codes, simplifying the setup process. - Account Synchronization: Enables users to sync their authentication codes across multiple devices by linking to their Google Account, ensuring continuity even if a device is lost. - Privacy Screen: Introduces an additional security measure by requiring device credentials (PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition) to access the app, protecting sensitive authentication codes from unauthorized access. Primary Value and User Benefits: Google Authenticator addresses the growing need for enhanced online security by providing a reliable and user-friendly method for implementing two-factor authentication. By generating time-sensitive codes that are required in addition to standard passwords, it significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized account access, even if login credentials are compromised. The app's offline functionality ensures that users can access their authentication codes without relying on network connectivity, offering peace of mind in various scenarios. Furthermore, features like account synchronization and the Privacy Screen enhance both usability and security, making Google Authenticator a valuable tool for individuals and organizations aiming to protect their digital assets. * * * Seller [Google](https://www.g2.com/sellers/google) Discussions [Google Authenticator Community](https://www.g2.com/products/google-authenticator/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Leigh Anastasia Marti Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Return on Investment 9 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-authenticator/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![LastPass](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "LastPass") LastPass 4.5/5(2,078) ](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) [ ![1Password](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "1Password") 1Password 4.6/5(1,810) ](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) [ ![Cisco Duo](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cisco Duo") Cisco Duo 4.5/5(520) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-authenticator/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 585 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Google Authenticator Integrations (27) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. 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Once the app is downloaded and set up it's easy and fast to use the token code to log into email or other secure accounts. The token code is valid for 60 seconds, then a new one will populate after that. The ease of use is nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? Nothing. The app was easy to set up and easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: Google Authenticator is an easy way for employees to use a 2-step verification process for logging into secure accounts and emails from home computers and phones. Once the account is set up the user will not need to do anything else besides opening the app and entering the token code. Super simple way to keep things secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? My work account contains very sensitive patient information, so logging in anyway besides work where the network is not as secure can be dangerous. By implementing Google Authenticator I am able to log into my work accounts and emails at home to continue working on projects or keeping up with emails all while knowing my important information is safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Gina B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gina B.") GB Gina B. Paramedic Student Hospital & Health Care Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/6/2019 "Nearly perfect- one fatal flaw" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? I was very confused the first time I was introduced to the authenticator. However once I was orientated on how to use it which is extremely simple it turned into and necessary day-to-day requirements for using the Internet. It is supposed to be safer than other forms of two factor of indication however I have never experience my two factor being hacked so I can’t say much about that. It is extremely simple to use and is widely distributed with other websites and applications With a much lesser chance of somebody stealing your password and getting in because Google is educator when you activate it on your cell phone it is Nick only to that particular cell phone. It cannot be downloaded and then transferred to another phone therefore you have no control over your security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? I had an unfortunate experience where my phone died and it had not been backed up before the Google authenticator was activate it. I was active in a particular website at the time and they were very stringent on security measures. Without my Google authenticator backed up and restore it on my phone, which I didn’t realize as possible until later, I was completely locked out of the site and it was a heyday in order for them to Allow me back on the website. Despite all of my personal information being provided and ID and even a live video, they were not convinced that I was not someone else trying to steal my accounts. It was explained to me and very complicated terms but apparently once you link google offensive heater to an application or site do you Santa caterer is in charge not you and it cut blows my mind. It really was a big pain in the ass that I couldn’t just reset and continue on but it was a good lesson in learning about Internet security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: I would strongly encourage Google to implement are very user-friendly very obvious immediate at the start up a system of backing up all the data in a Vance heater as well as recovering it. This needs to be quick and easy and use the method that people will not forget for example a complicated password it doesn’t have any meaning it will not be successful Because I know that I only remember passwords if I have made them up and they mean something. It would also be beneficial to be able to back the start up in not only Google drive but other cloud storage is as well for extra security. I really hope that is on the way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? I am still wary about using Google of indicator do you see my previous experience. I’ve been told by the Internet that when you initially set it up there is a recovery code in case your daughter gets lost however I did not find this at all and there was no prompt asking me if I wanted to back up therefore I’m sure my current information that’s in the oven together would be completely lost if my phone was compromised. Therefore I will be locked out of however many sites. One site that I will never get back into is a Facebook page and despite my numerous emails and please and documentation to Facebook they refused to allow me access without my eyes indicator code. I explained over and over that my phone is cover my ass and everything was lost and it was out of my control and they sort of talked like I was just lying and trying to break into the site. And if you would think that account you are a wonder who wanted one for even be friends with this person let alone break in but I think they care more about the security seizure sometimes and the actual clients. I am still very hesitant to use it educator unless it is mandatory and where is that I have to really want to use that account on the site. I’m sure many people have had no problems with Google if educator but I have explored other authenticators and you prefer them when Google is not required. Google set the standard for a very effective security measure and I think every version should ask for multiple meant to hit it off and decide which one they like the best based on their Internet usage. Because it would be a nightmare to be locked out of your most important site whatever that maybe and then told you can never go back in and what would you do so there are things to think about with this app And the consequences because there’s a lot of data out there online and the simple Google authenticator app which you may or may not be able to recover holds the key so How risky are you feeling today? \*\*IMPORTANT- THE SCREENSHOT IS OF THE LIVE APP AND MUST REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL- ONLY STAFF WHO REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD SEE IT. THANK YOU\*\* Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Bart M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Bart M.") BM Bart M. Bart Misiak Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/24/2019 "Worth it!" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? I've been using this as an extra measure of security and I feel confident using the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? Very straight forward to use, I have no hesitations in recommending Google Authenticator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? Increased security and peace of mind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite AE Ashley E. MPD coach Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/23/2019 "It makes it hard for others to log into my information" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? I like that it makes my information and email secure for work. Once I'm logged into my accounts it usually doesn't ask me to sign in again for a while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? It's kind of annoying to have to type in a code often and if my phone is not on me then I have to go get it. Or if I'm on the phone and trying to pull something up on my computer then it can be a hassel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: Make sure your phone is on you when you use it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? It makes my accounts very secure and I don't have to worry about my information being broken into as easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Consumer Goods](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Consumer Goods") UC Verified User in Consumer Goods Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/19/2019 "Works fine, is it needed?" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? It works great. No bugs. Dark more looks nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? SMS works just fine. Why is this needed? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? 2 factor Auth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Anthony F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Anthony F.") AF Anthony F. Ejecutivo de cuentas Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/13/2018 " It is a software that protects the user with a high standard of security and that is a problem" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? I started using this software on the recommendation of friends and people close to me who advised me to protect my online security with a two-step verification code and for this Google Authenticator was the best decision. For me it was clear the improvement in my online security to ensure that not having the unique code that was generated on my phone was impossible to access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? Precisely this was what became a problem for me. For reasons that I know my phone decided to restart factory. What happened? I lost all the information I had associated with my Google Authenticator application. That is, I had to go one by one to each web page or service where I had a two-step verification code, just because the security was so high that there was no way humanly possible to recover accounts linked to the application! I spent quite a few days unhappy with the service and decided not to continue using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: Again, I think it is a very good software but if they do not come up with a way to recover the linkages of the accounts with some additional security measure, I honestly do not recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? I was able to temporarily solve the need to increase the security levels in some of the services to which I am subscribed. However, this stopped being important when that increase in security levels became a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/24/2018 "Simple application. This application takes the simplicity approach." 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? The straightforwardness of the pundit additionally the capacity to include relate degree numerous extend of accounts thereto is likely the clarification why most individuals select the Google pundit over the different others reachable for exchange. The UI is clean additionally the learning bend is non-existent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? Being a Google item there could've been significantly more highlights that can be included. In any event for Google item login, the authenticator could have a couple of reconciliations. Yet, figure that would detract from the USP of the application which is effortlessness. There could be significantly more help included for different stages. A Windows application is one such case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: Google Authenticator could be a exceptionally steady Google Application for executing Two Figure Verification (2FA) for your Google account or other 2FA empowered administrations. You may have to be permit the app to get to your device's camera in arrange for it to examined the QR or bar coded key codes created by other apps. Authenticator too incorporates a "dim" subject which is critical to individuals that require the next differentiate see on portable gadget (so I don't require my glasses as regularly.) It also can produce confirmation codes whereas the gadget is offline without a information association which makes a difference after you are working in a customer's building where there's no cell information association I just like the reality it permits you to keep in mind the confirmation on your possess computer so it does not inquire for 2FA each time. There's a little realistic that tallies down to appear when the code is almost to alter, that makes a difference but I wish it were marginally bigger. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? It permits for a consistent two step security verification without having representatives re-enter their emails to click a connect. Instep, they basically have a committed app with an ultra secure, turning set of 6 digits keys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Maritime](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Maritime") UM Verified User in Maritime Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/5/2018 "I forget that its there" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? unobtrusive in the background. It's there when i need it and out of mind when i don't Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? not familiar with its features. Wish it was a password safe as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: use it if you need an authenticator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? I got the authenticator to ad security to my accounts and enable 2 stem authentication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Krisjanis B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Krisjanis B.") KB Krisjanis B. designer / inventor Events Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/7/2017 "Great security layer" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? It secures your accounts from the man in the middle attacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? Lack of Touch ID on iOS is a pretty big downside compared to alternatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Authenticator: Try other options and decide for yourself. Google app on iOS for example simplifies this further with a Yes/No answer via a push message. Some other great options out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? Keeps things safe and improves peace of mind. Adds multifactor authentication layer to many apps that support it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/30/2017 "Authenticator required for VPN" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Authenticator? This always works by providing 6 digit codes for secure log in Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Authenticator? This program is required for secure VPN access and had to be downloaded onto my mobile device Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Authenticator solving and how is that benefiting you? Securely logging in to VPN Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Google Authenticator? 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