How do i move google authenticator to a new phone

Moving Google Authenticator to a new phone is a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you transfer your Google Authenticator accounts to your new phone:

Method 1: Export and Import using Google Authenticator App

1. Export your accounts from the old phone:
   • Open Google Authenticator on your old phone.
   • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) on the top right corner.
   • Tap "Settings" and then "Export accounts".
   • Choose a method to export your accounts (e.g., QR code, CSV file, or email).
2. Import your accounts on the new phone:
   • Open Google Authenticator on your new phone.
   • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) on the top right corner.
   • Tap "Settings" and then "Import accounts".
   • Choose the same method you used to export your accounts (e.g., QR code, CSV file, or email).

Method 2: Use the Google Authenticator Backup and Restore Feature

1. Backup your accounts on the old phone:
   • Open Google Authenticator on your old phone.
   • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) on the top right corner.
   • Tap "Settings" and then "Backup".
   • Follow the prompts to create a backup of your accounts.
2. Restore your accounts on the new phone:
   • Open Google Authenticator on your new phone.
   • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) on the top right corner.
   • Tap "Settings" and then "Restore".
   • Select the backup file you created on your old phone.

Method 3: Manually Enter the Accounts

1. Take note of your accounts on the old phone:
   • Open Google Authenticator on your old phone.
   • Take note of the account names, secret keys, and QR codes (if applicable).
2. Enter the accounts on the new phone:
   • Open Google Authenticator on your new phone.
   • Tap the "+" icon to add a new account.
   • Enter the account name, secret key, and QR code (if applicable) for each account.

Additional Tips

• Make sure you have the Google Authenticator app installed on both your old and new phones.
• If you're using a CSV file to export and import your accounts, ensure that the file is compatible with both phones.
• If you're using a QR code to export and import your accounts, ensure that the QR code is readable on both phones.
• If you're having trouble transferring your accounts, try restarting the Google Authenticator app on both phones.

By following these methods, you should be able to successfully transfer your Google Authenticator accounts to your new phone.