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Google 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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2-Step Verification adds a second check to your Google Account, the same account you use for Gmail. Google accepts codes from an authenticator app, so Authenticator App - Novaz can handle that second step.

A Google account often holds work and project data, so 2FA keeps it private. Besides an authenticator app, Google also offers security keys. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, Google also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods Google supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)

Before you start

  • Your Google Account password, since Google asks you to enter it again
  • A phone that can receive Google's verification code
  • Authenticator App - Novaz installed on your iPhone or iPad
  • Your Google Account open on a computer, so you can scan the QR code with your phone
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Part 1: Turn on 2FA in Google

  1. 1

    Open your Google Account

    While signed in to Google or Gmail, click your account icon in the top-right corner and choose "Manage your Google Account".

    Google account menu with Manage your Google Account
  2. 2

    Go to 2-Step Verification

    Open "Security", then choose "2-Step Verification".

    Google Account Security page with the 2-Step Verification entry
  3. 3

    Begin the setup

    Click "Get Started" to kick things off.

    Google 2-Step Verification introduction with a Get Started button
  4. 4

    Re-enter your password

    Google asks for your password again. Type it in and click "Next".

    Google sign-in prompt asking you to confirm your password
  5. 5

    Add your phone number

    Type in your phone number, choose how you want the code delivered, then click "Next".

    Google form for a phone number and code delivery method
  6. 6

    Verify your phone

    Google sends a 6-digit code to that number. Type it into the verification box and click "Next".

    Google verification box for the code sent to your phone
  7. 7

    Turn on 2-Step Verification

    Click "Turn On" to activate it.

    Google 2-Step Verification screen with a Turn On button
  8. 8

    Set up an authenticator app

    Among the extra second-step options, find "Authenticator app" and click "Set Up".

    Google second-step options with Authenticator app and a Set Up button
  9. 9

    Choose your phone type

    Select the kind of device you'll use to get codes, then click "Next".

    Google prompt to choose between phone types
  10. 10

    Leave the QR code showing

    A pop-up with a QR code appears. Keep it open while you get your phone. Google's screen points you to its own Google Authenticator, but Authenticator App - Novaz works just as well here, and on other sites that mention Google Authenticator too.

    Google pop-up displaying a QR code for an authenticator app

Part 2: Add Google to Authenticator App - Novaz

  1. 11

    Scan the code with Authenticator App - Novaz

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap + at the bottom, and hold your phone up to the QR code on your monitor. Camera not cooperating? Tap + again, pick "Files", and follow the prompts to bring in the QR code image instead.

    Authenticator App - Novaz camera scanning the Google QR code
  2. 12

    Confirm the details and save

    Authenticator App - Novaz recognizes Google, adds its logo, and fills in the account name and secret key. Change the name or icon if you'd like, then tap "Save".

    Google account entry with prefilled details in Authenticator App - Novaz

Part 3: Confirm and finish

  1. 13

    Verify the code with Google

    Copy the code Authenticator App - Novaz shows for Google, enter it on the Google page, and click "Verify". Codes refresh every 30 seconds, so use the current one.

    Google field for the authenticator code with a Verify button
  2. 14

    You're all set

    2-Step Verification is now on for your Google Account. From here on, signing in will ask for a code from Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Google confirmation that 2-Step Verification is on
  3. 15

    Save a way to recover your account

    If Google offers backup or recovery codes, download them or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They are how you get back into your account if you ever lose your phone. If it doesn't, check how Google recovers accounts before you need it.

If something goes wrong

  • Google rejects your code: go to Settings > General > Date & Time on your iPhone, turn on "Set Automatically", and try the latest code.
  • The code expired: wait a few seconds for a new one and enter it without delay.
  • The QR code won't scan: zoom the browser page to make the code bigger, or import it through "Files" in Authenticator App - Novaz.
  • Lost your phone: use the phone number you verified during setup to get back in, then add Google to Authenticator App - Novaz on your new device.

Menu names on Google can change — the official Google 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your Google account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Google gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If Google doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Google's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Google work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Google supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Google two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Google is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Google 2FA codes?
If Google gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use Google's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Google?
Google supports both. An authenticator app like Authenticator App - Novaz is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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