Because of this, the recovery code given when you assign an account to the google auth is important as google auth is kinda janky. GA is not a good authenticator as it is flawed if you were to lose your phone, you cannot retrieve the accounts within google auth unless you already exported them to another device. (See above in red box) This code will be required if you lose your mobile device, to add it to a new one. This means that in addition to your password, youll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. It was from this post - **Make sure to write down the code you receive when setting up the Authenticator, and keep it in a safe place. Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. People forget its not just seed phrases that are important and just assume Google will restore it automatically. If you can’t sign into your Google Account with your normal 2-Step Verification, you can use a backup code for the second step. Usually, you have another set of codes that are for recovery. I posted yesterday about the importance of backing up everything including Google Authenticator and the 1 question was how to do this. The feature can provide users with additional. If you didnt take note of the Authenticator Key/Seed at that time, you. Facepalm: Google has finally implemented a cloud backup option for one-time access codes (OTP) stored in its Authenticator mobile app. This is the Key you need to save I recommend storing it with your password in a secure location, ideally offline, printed out, in your books. On the guide by a CM, apparently that code is also the recovery code, whilst also being a code to initate 2FA with google authenticate app? Easy: At the time you activated Authenticator as 2FA on the exchange, they displayed a QR code and/or a Key/Seed with 16 digits. You have 2 options, to scan the QR, or enter the code. For example, if your username is google123, search for: Backup-codes-google123.txt. I just setup 2FA for my account, but i was a little bit confused. Search your computer for: 'backup-codes-username.txt with your username.
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