How to get new google authenticator key

If you need to get a new Google Authenticator key, here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Google Authenticator App

  1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your device.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner to open the menu.
  3. Tap "Scan a QR code" or "Enter a setup key".
  4. If you have a QR code, scan it. If not, enter the setup key provided by your administrator or the service you're using.
  5. Tap "Add" to add the new key.
  6. You will see a prompt to "Scan a QR code" or "Enter a setup key" again. This is to confirm the new key.
  7. Tap "OK" to confirm.

Method 2: Using the Google Account Settings

  1. Go to your Google Account settings by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Google Account homepage.
  2. Click on "Security" from the menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section.
  4. Click on "Authenticator app" under "2-Step Verification".
  5. Click on "Set up" next to "Authenticator app".
  6. Follow the prompts to scan a QR code or enter a setup key.
  7. Once you've added the new key, you'll see a confirmation message.

Method 3: Using the Google Cloud Console

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Console and sign in with your Google account.
  2. Click on "Navigation menu" (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
  3. Click on "IAM & Admin" and then "Users".
  4. Click on the user account you want to update.
  5. Click on "Edit" next to "Authenticator app".
  6. Follow the prompts to scan a QR code or enter a setup key.
  7. Once you've added the new key, you'll see a confirmation message.

After adding a new Google Authenticator key, you may need to re-enter the code to complete the 2-Step Verification process.