How To Export Google Authenticator Into Your New Phone
Step 1: Follow these steps on your existing smartphone's Google Authenticator app
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Open Google Authenticator then tap the three-dot menu icon located on the top right corner
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Select "Transfer accounts"
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Select "Export accounts" and enter your PIN code when prompted
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Select the accounts you want to transfer into your new phone and then tap Next
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The app will display a QR code. Ensure that your Google Authenticator app is installed and functional inside your new smartphone.
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Move over to the new smartphone's Google Authenticator app
Step 2: Follow these steps on your new smartphone's Google Authenticator app
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Open Google Authenticator then tap the three-dot menu icon located on the top right corner
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Select "Transfer accounts"
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Select "Import accounts"
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Tap on "Scan QR codes"
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Scan the QR code displayed inside your existing smartphone
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Your Google Authenticator transfer is now complete
Note: If your randomly generated code does not work, please consider Syncing Your Google Authenticator
How to Transfer Google Authenticator Codes to a New Device using the Recovery Key Phrase
Step 1: Download the Google Authenticator APP on your new device.
Step 2: On your Google Authenticator App, tap the + icon, then choose Manual entry.
Step 3: Input the Recovery Key Phrase under Key. You may input anything under Account to help you easily identify the codes in case of multiple accounts using GA.