Move google authenticator to new phone

The dreaded "I need to move my Google Authenticator to a new phone" conundrum!

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

Before you start:

1. Make sure you have the Google Authenticator app installed on both your old and new phones.
2. Take note of the following:
   • The accounts you have set up with Google Authenticator on your old phone.
   • The QR codes or secret keys for each account.

Step 1: Export your accounts from the old phone

1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your old phone.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) and select "Settings" or "Options."
3. Tap "Export accounts" or "Backup accounts."
4. Choose how you want to export your accounts: QR code, secret key, or CSV file. For most cases, QR code or secret key will work fine.
5. Follow the prompts to export your accounts.

Step 2: Import your accounts to the new phone

1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) and select "Settings" or "Options."
3. Tap "Import accounts" or "Restore accounts."
4. Choose how you want to import your accounts: QR code, secret key, or CSV file.
5. If you chose QR code, scan the QR code for each account. If you chose secret key, enter the secret key for each account.
6. Follow the prompts to import your accounts.

Step 3: Verify your accounts on the new phone

1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.
2. Tap the account you just imported to verify it.
3. Enter the 6-digit code generated by the app to verify the account.

Tips and Variations:

• If you have a lot of accounts, you can export them all at once using the CSV file option.
• If you're using a different authenticator app on your new phone, you may need to use the app's specific import/export features.
• If you're unable to export or import your accounts, you may need to re-set up each account individually using the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.

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