Google Authenticator,????? ?????? ????? ?????? ????? the app that provides one-time codes to securely log in to your accounts, is probably the only app on my phone that I use absolutely every day. It's a must-have if you want to increase the security of your online accounts, as it makes it harder for hackers to break into them even if they somehow get a hold of your passwords.
Until now, Google Authenticator had an annoying flaw: Your one-time codes were stored only on your phone, which could cause a tremendous number of problems if you didn't have backup codes. Sure, there was an option to transfer the codes to another device, but that didn't help much in case your phone were to get broken or stolen (I used to get around this by always having Authenticator on two phones, but this isn't practical for most users).
SEE ALSO: Google Bard introduces new features for generating and debugging codeNow, Google Authenticator codes are stored in the cloud, meaning you'll have access to them on any phone, as long as you log into your Google Account.
"One major piece of feedback we’ve heard from users over the years was the complexity in dealing with lost or stolen devices that had Google Authenticator installed," wrote Google's Group Product Manager Christiaan Brand, in a blog post. "With this update we’re rolling out a solution to this problem, making one time codes more durable by storing them safely in users’ Google Account."
The key word here is "safely," but not everyone will like the idea of their precious one-time codes being stored in the cloud. The Verge confirmed with a Google rep that account syncing is optional, so you can keep storing your codes locally, on your phone, if you so desire.
To sync your Google Authenticator with your Google Account, just update the app and follow the instructions to log into your Google account within Authenticator. A green cloud icon will show up in the top right to indicate your account is synced with the cloud. The new functionality is there on both iOS and Android.
You'll also notice that the authenticator now has a new logo, which is very different from the old "G that's also a vault door" logo, but more in tune with Google's other apps.
Topics Google
Jan Tokumaru Recognized for Labor Advocacy
Woman attempts cheek kiss with Timothée Chalamet's dad and it ends awkwardly
Laverne Cox makes history as the first trans woman on the cover of Cosmo
David Harbour is going to do the Hopper dance with actual penguins
Audra Mori Named L.A. County Superior Court Judge
Horrifying video shows a snake wearing a decapitated fish head
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dead at age 91
Serena Williams subtly burns controversial player Tennys Sandgren
Zinke Criticized for Greeting Hanabusa in Japanese
'Bathleisure' just cancelled every other Instagram trend and you can thank Rihanna
Change Your Waribashi, Change the World
Women have resorted to farting to deflect sexual harassment
Chrissy Teigen just shut down a backhanded compliment in the best way possible
Horrifying video shows a snake wearing a decapitated fish head
Ties That Bind — Looking Back and Looking Ahead for the Nikkei Community
Trump liked a tweet about his 'great friend' being accused of sexual misconduct
Airbnb won't stand for discrimination against Eagles fans
Pope Francis delivers message on fake news: 'The truth will set you free'
L. Song Richardson Named Dean of UCI School of Law
Trump liked a tweet about his 'great friend' being accused of sexual misconduct
Apple to offer noThe story behind 'The Office' characters playing 'Call of Duty'Tesla copycats are suddenly all about online orderingApple reveals schedule for 'biggest ever' WWDCSarah Cooper debuts her new Trump vs. the bathroom TikTok on FallonTwitter shuts down huge Chinese network with a coronavirus bentSofie Hagen on fat activism and taking up space in a fatphobic worldWhere to stream Mindy Kaling’s biggest movies and TV showsSlack announces permanent workLet's talk about the dogs in 'The Last of Us Part II' 'Kamala' versus 'Harris': The internet weighs in on sexism in politics Eliud Kipchoge Paris 2024 livestream: Watch Men's Marathon for free Australia basketball Paris 2024 livestream: Watch Australia for free Huge rotting sea creature that washed ashore is horrifyingly turning the water red Apple adopts Biden administration's AI safeguards U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris just joined TikTok. Here's how to watch her content. Elon Musk spreads doctored Kamala Harris campaign video on X Best earbuds deal: Snag the JBL Tune 230NC TWS wireless earbuds at $48 NYT Strands hints, answers for July 29 Olympics 2024 opening ceremony livestream: How to stream live
0.1529s , 10023.1484375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【????? ?????? ????? ?????? ?????】Enter to watch online.Google Authenticator fixes its most annoying flaw,Global Perspective Monitoring
