Import google authenticator to new phone

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

Don't worry, I'm here to guide you through the process. Here are the steps to import Google Authenticator to a new phone:

Method 1: Using the Google Authenticator App

1. Backup your old phone: Before you start, make sure to backup your old phone, including your Google Authenticator app data.
2. Install Google Authenticator on your new phone: Download and install the Google Authenticator app from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android) on your new phone.
3. Open the app on your new phone: Launch the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.
4. Scan the QR code: On your old phone, open the Google Authenticator app and go to the "Menu" (three horizontal lines) > "Scan a barcode" or "Scan a QR code". Scan the QR code displayed on your new phone's Google Authenticator app.
5. Verify the accounts: On your new phone, you'll see a list of accounts that were previously stored on your old phone. Verify each account by entering the corresponding verification code.
6. Sync the accounts: Once you've verified all accounts, the Google Authenticator app on your new phone will sync with the accounts on your old phone.

Method 2: Using the Google Account Settings

1. Sign in to your Google account: On your new phone, go to the Google Account settings (Settings > Google > Google Account).
2. Find the 2-Step Verification section: Scroll down to the "2-Step Verification" section and tap on it.
3. Get a new QR code: Tap on the "Get a new QR code" button.
4. Scan the QR code: On your old phone, open the Google Authenticator app and go to the "Menu" (three horizontal lines) > "Scan a barcode" or "Scan a QR code". Scan the new QR code displayed on your new phone's Google Account settings.
5. Verify the accounts: On your new phone, you'll see a list of accounts that were previously stored on your old phone. Verify each account by entering the corresponding verification code.
6. Sync the accounts: Once you've verified all accounts, the Google Authenticator app on your new phone will sync with the accounts on your old phone.

Additional Tips

• Make sure you have a stable internet connection on both phones during the transfer process.
• If you're using a custom recovery key, you'll need to enter it on your new phone to complete the transfer process.
• If you're having trouble transferring your accounts, try restarting both phones and then retrying the process.

That's it! Your Google Authenticator codes should now be transferred to your new phone.