Google Authenticator App Now Supports Backups and Syncing Across Devices with Google Account Integration

Google has announced that its popular Authenticator app, which is used to store one-time access codes for account security, now supports backups and syncing across devices using a Google Account. This integration is aimed at addressing the problem of losing access to authentication codes when a device is lost, which has been a significant concern for users of the app.

With the new Google Account support, one-time passwords can be saved in the cloud, ensuring that users won't lose access to their authentication codes if their device with the Google Authenticator app installed is lost. This feature is expected to increase convenience and security for users, as they are now "better protected from lockout," according to Google.

Google Account integration for Google Authenticator is available on both iOS and Android devices. To add Google Account support, users need to sign into their account in the Google Authenticator app. Once this is done, all codes will be automatically backed up and restored on any new device where the user signs in to their Google Account.

The latest version of the Google Authenticator app is required to use this feature. Users can download the app for free from the App Store on their iPhone or iPad.

This update is significant for the security of Google Authenticator users, as it addresses a longstanding issue with the app. With the new backup and syncing feature, users can be assured that their authentication codes will not be lost, even if their device is lost or damaged.