How do I find my Google Authenticator key?

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Viewing the setup key While setting up an authenticator app for 2FA you can view the setup key which we automatically generate as a QR code, but which can also be read in plain text by clicking on View setup key. It is sometimes also referred to as a "backup code" or "secret seed code".

How do I recover my Google Authenticator key?

1Sign in to your Google Account with your password and your other second step.2Follow the steps to remove the lost key from your account.3Get a new security key. You may want to get an extra key you can keep in a safe place.4Add the new key to your account.

How do I get my Google Authenticator key on my new phone?

1On your new phone, install the Google Authenticator app.2In the app, tap Get Started.3At the bottom, tap Import existing accounts?.4On your old iPhone, create a QR code: ... 5On your new phone, tap Scan QR code.6After you scan your QR codes, you get a confirmation that your Google Authenticator accounts transferred.

Where do I find my Google Authenticator QR code?

Before the setting is saved and Google Authenticator based 2-Step verification is enabled for you and other administrators, you will be asked to complete the Google Authentication registration. A QR Code will be shown on the Dashboard, with instructions to download Google Authenticator application.

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