Change google authenticator new phone

The dreaded "I lost my phone and need to transfer Google Authenticator to a new phone" situation!

Don't worry, it's a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you transfer your Google Authenticator accounts to a new phone:

Method 1: Use the Google Authenticator app on your new phone

  1. Install the Google Authenticator app on your new phone from the Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iOS).
  2. Open the app and tap on "Begin setup" or "Add account".
  3. Scan the QR code or enter the secret key from your old phone's Google Authenticator app. You can find this by going to the old phone's Google Authenticator app, tapping on the menu (three horizontal lines), and selecting "Settings" or "Menu" > "Scan QR code".
  4. Follow the prompts to set up the app on your new phone.

Method 2: Use the Google Authenticator app on your old phone and then transfer to your new phone

  1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your old phone and go to the menu (three horizontal lines).
  2. Select "Settings" or "Menu" > "Scan QR code".
  3. Scan the QR code or enter the secret key to export your accounts.
  4. On your new phone, open the Google Authenticator app and go to the menu (three horizontal lines).
  5. Select "Import accounts" or "Scan QR code".
  6. Scan the QR code or enter the secret key to import your accounts.

Method 3: Use the Google Account settings page

  1. Go to the Google Account settings page on your computer or another device.
  2. Sign in with your Google account credentials.
  3. Click on "Security" > "Signing in to Google".
  4. Scroll down to "2-Step Verification" and click on "Authenticator app".
  5. Click on "Set up" next to "Google Authenticator".
  6. Follow the prompts to set up the app on your new phone.

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