How do i transfer google authenticator to new phone

Transferring Google Authenticator to a new phone is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Google Authenticator App

1. Backup your Google Authenticator data: On your old phone, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner. Tap "Settings" and then "Backup accounts."
2. Export the backup: Tap "Export accounts" and select "Export to QR code." This will generate a QR code that contains your account data.
3. Install Google Authenticator on your new phone: Download and install the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.
4. Import the backup: Open the Google Authenticator app on your new phone and tap the "+" icon to add a new account. Select "Scan a QR code" and scan the QR code you exported earlier.
5. Verify your accounts: You'll be prompted to verify each account by entering the 6-digit code generated by the app. This will ensure that the accounts are transferred correctly.

Method 2: Using the Google Account Settings

1. Sign in to your Google account: On your new phone, go to the Google Account settings page and sign in with your Google account credentials.
2. Enable 2-Step Verification: Make sure 2-Step Verification is enabled for your account. If you're not sure, go to the Google Account settings page, scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section, and click on "2-Step Verification."
3. Get a new QR code: Click on the "Authenticator app" button and select "Get a new QR code." This will generate a new QR code that you can use to set up Google Authenticator on your new phone.
4. Scan the QR code: Open the Google Authenticator app on your new phone and tap the "+" icon to add a new account. Select "Scan a QR code" and scan the new QR code generated by Google.
5. Verify your accounts: You'll be prompted to verify each account by entering the 6-digit code generated by the app. This will ensure that the accounts are transferred correctly.

Additional Tips

• Make sure you have the same Google account credentials (email and password) on both phones.
• If you have multiple accounts set up with Google Authenticator, you'll need to transfer each account separately.
• If you're using a different authenticator app, such as Microsoft Authenticator or Authy, you may need to follow a different transfer process.

By following these steps, you should be able to transfer your Google Authenticator accounts to your new phone without any issues.