This helped out a lot, I am currently using an app that I put google authenticator as a 2FA, but my fear was what if one day there's a fire at my house and all my electronics die. It did not occur to me that I could have just taken a picture of the QR code and saved it in multiple places. It made me do a little research on QR codes and I learned that they do not expire
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful, Luis!
@Neustocks3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I found the part where you describe how to enter the same seed code on multiple devices, the most useful. That seed code is the most important part for maintaining app neutrality.
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful!
@billshinas272 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured Hi, great video, I have an amazon seller account and cannot get in that account without 2FA codes, so I can't really get into the settings for any security changes, anyway around that, thanks.
@kpopempire14753 жыл бұрын
Android WILL NOT allow you to take a screenshot of the exported 2FA codes. You will get a message saying screenshots are not allowed.
@fidelquintela71283 жыл бұрын
Confirmed on my Pixel 3. "Taking screenshots isn't allowed by your app or organization." I still exported to my tablet as a backup. Great video.
@sasukexnaruxsakura Жыл бұрын
take another tablet or phone and back up the QR code (I took a picture of it and then using a screenshot. I tested it and it works). I did that and I kept it back up. I also have it on a my tablet as back up.
@TimothyLowe Жыл бұрын
Good video - Cannot stress how important it is to back these up. If you manage to smash your phone and this is not backed up you are going to have one heck of a time getting back into some of the apps or services!!!
@Manticore19603 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. Covers a lot of questions that I had about backing up to another phone. Didn't think about using my backup phone when presented with the QR code originally, but your tutorial shows how easily it can be done afterwards. The options on my AndroidOne phone were slightly different, but still able to follow. Worked a treat. Cheers!
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@NL-fg6it2 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured Would using a family member's phone work too?
@svr21023 жыл бұрын
Hey Man!! Keeping making amazing contents like these. So,I have got couple of questions.. 1)Which 2fa app do you use? I use Authy!! Authy is ok right? 2) Take for a instance,I am migrating to a new phone..So while setting up the new phone,I must login to my gmail right!. Having 2fa enabled via authy,In the authentication page can I choose to an another method ( i.e receive code via OTP) for login or my only way of getting in is via code from AUTHY?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Authy is great, but you still need to make sure you have your backup codes. When you're logging into any account where you have previously set up 2FA the only way to get access is via the 2FA methods you have already set up. That could be SMS, authentication apps or a physical 2FA key. But they can't verify you using a method you haven't already set up. Make sense?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Were you able to successfully migrate your 2FA codes from one device to another? If you have more questions, leave a comment below, and I recommend you consider using 2FA keys instead. Watch this tutorial to learn how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKu4h6WwZc6rpJo
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! I try to avoid anything having to do with rooting or jail breaking. I’ve done it in the past, but I usually don’t recommend it.
@cyberhunter63002 жыл бұрын
i formatted my phone without exporting codes . is there any way to get the codes back i am not able to log in the sites ? help please
@kaushiks87 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. I was going to trade my phone tomorrow for a new one and luckily stumbled upon your video.
@ak49mitchell16 күн бұрын
Hmmm, are you saying that you're completely tanked if your smart phone is lost/stolen (and 2FA not backed up)? Does that also mean one is not able to access your account (twitter in your example) from a new device unless you did 2FA backup? I'm a big fan of your work, learned a lot from you.
@jlmoney092 жыл бұрын
at 3:44 when your scanning code to new device it says. Setup your first account and you say to "scan QR code" but what about the option at the bottom of the google authenticator that says " import existing account" what would be the difference between these two? Thanks for the great video.
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Excellent catch. The answer is that it's exactly the same. If you click on "Import Existing Account" on the bottom, it will simply tell you to export your accounts - just like I'm telling you to do here - and then allow you to scan the QR code. It's the same.
@mohdsakibsaifi2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know it doesn't sync with google so I lost my few accounts, thankfully I kept backup codes however I don't have some of them.
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, so sorry to hear that! Glad you had the backup codes for most of the accounts, though.
@ricdonato43282 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Not understanding Google's technique for backing up Google Authenticator I have been using Microsoft Authenticator app. Your information is very useful.
@CyberMedics Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the Google Authenticator export. I find the MS Authenticator to be much better because it will do a cloud backup on iOS or Android. New device...no problem just restore and your done. Great presentation!
@daninumbers3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of what if my phone broke due to being quite old and this was one of the problems, the authenticator. Screenshot says is disabled as it's "protected by drm" so I'd have to do it with a different phone I guess.
@NEO-oo9vh Жыл бұрын
If I wanted to export some of my codes to a different device . Would my orignail devices codes be deleted ? Or can we keep them on that phone as well . I’m trying to add my QR codes to have on 2 devices but I set up the one device already
@luisluiscunha2 жыл бұрын
You do the world a good service. I have to be selective to channels I subscribe to, because there is so much information out there: but I am glad I am subscribed to yours. Thank you.
@shawnbenn3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you suggest to backup it in Authy in the same phone or on another phone? I think that to have the backup on another phone is better. what do you think?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Definitely more safe to backup in a different phone. My suggestion (and what I do) is to keep the backup codes in a place other than my phone. Or, in the case of Google Authenticator, the backup QR code.
@J-Cardozo2 жыл бұрын
Google authenticator don't allow to screenshot anymore, I tried to record the screen... Doesn't work. Any tip ?
@gothicangel89173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video but I have a question, what to do if your phone that contains a copy of The google authenticator is stolenI think your phone's going to show the codes at the same time as the robber? It means the stolen phone will make the robber see the codes as well.
@pwsoultrainn40902 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can reset your google authenticator if other phone stolen or dont install on other phone just copy the QR code and hold offline .. not sure myself as i have never done this process ... good luck
@Derpled2 жыл бұрын
so if i wanna have google authenticator and authy at the same time i gotta redo my 2fa? if i only use authy atm
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Usually yes, you’ll have to redo both at the same time.
@techbyte.c3 жыл бұрын
How i mistakenly uninstall my 2FA , how do I get them back
@Soorya15Aarya2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Please let me know How can I get my crypto account verification codes. It was in my old phone and old phone had factory settings.. can’t find my 2 factor Authentication cods
@JamiesGrin2 ай бұрын
Just incase anyone runs into the same issue as me, make sure the app is updated, some features like transferring wont be there if not.
@patricktthompson36068 ай бұрын
My question is the barcode you have to scan it with another phone to see your code number
@Andre_20993 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wasn’t sure I could have Google Authenticator on my iPad at the same time as my phone! But I think I’ll migrate to Authy :)
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good!
@rushankshah91853 жыл бұрын
Is there any option for the same in Microsoft Authenticator?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
You can sync Microsoft Authenticator between devices, so there's no need for this QR code switch. By the way, how did you find this video? It's currently unlisted.
@rushankshah91853 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured Oh. That backup feature right? Got it. Thanks! Also, the video is too good and since I saw your first video on security I have subscribed you! You are so unbiased and provide quality content. Thanks for helping us all in this process of data privacy and protection! Always waiting for your next videos😊
@rushankshah91853 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured It's there on a playlist named Tips for Staying Secure.
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for sharing 😂
@rdvgraaff2 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful. I recently learnt how to do go about this the hard way after trading in my iphone with Apple. The icloud backup will back everything up except your 2fa apps and codes. Luckily I was logged in the websites and services I used on several devices and was able to change the 2fa authentication to my new phone. Thank you!
@yvonneherbst47082 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It made it so easy to understand what I need to do to backup my Google Authenticator codes for my peace of mind.
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Great! 👍🏻
@tobiasfa67142 жыл бұрын
Google Auth Export is unencrypted protobuff marshalled Data. You can unmarshal that data to a struct. I think Google Authenticator need to add aes encryption by encrypt the protobuff packets with a symmetric password. So you need the password for import in your new Google Auth app on different phone. If someone is screenshoting your QR Code he have the 2FA Secrets.
@Deltacasper3 ай бұрын
The problem I have is that I don't have a second device to migrate the codes to at the moment - since I will be reinstalling the existing device, thus it seems quite risky to me. Any suggestions to feel confident in this?
@Pinefenario Жыл бұрын
Nice videos about online security! Question: Since you have an iPhone why don’t you use Apple’s keychain for both password and 2fa management? I guess you have devices from other vendors like a Windows or linux pc? What are your thoughts on Apple keychain from the perspective of a security expert?
@AB-ye3nf5 ай бұрын
What if the Authenticator app on old device is an older version? Can the older version be updated and then these steps followed? Because the 3 dots with export option doesn’t exist in older google auth version
@supalyftgaming1504 Жыл бұрын
I've done tried to scan the QR code about 600 times and every time I've tried to scan it on my new phone it does not come through at all.. any suggestions or help would be appreciated
@fitry30735 ай бұрын
i can't do with my old phone number but my new phone have new number i still don't how to change it
@Manoj-bf9xd2 ай бұрын
Why do people say not to use Google Authentication for 2FA? Can anyone tell me what secured multi-factor authentication with biometric option I can use instead?
@TheCryptonian2.0Ай бұрын
if i change my phone number on my phone will it affect my google or authy authenticator?
@HugoGrilo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! With your tutorial, i have succedded copied all the codes from my phone to the tablet ;)
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Great! 👍🏻
@muazuyakubu29823 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Please my question is how can I sign in my email address after I whipe off my phone, and forgot to turn off my 2fa paswd, please I need help I try all ways, but is not working. Thanks!
@JK_JoshKelly2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure out a way cause I did the same thing
@harag9 Жыл бұрын
Which 2fa app should I use. I see so many different vids say don't use X dont' use Y .... so which one should i use? at the moment I use MS authenticator. but again another vid saying don't use that one... It's so confusing.
@leandrocellocco Жыл бұрын
Now that Google Authenticator has been updated, how can I migrate data from one iPhone to another?
@Rydia7043 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Would you be able to do a video on Microsoft Authenticator app recovery?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to look into that more 👍🏻
@Rydia7043 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecuredThanks :)
@BF1GUN2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very clearly explained and worked perfectly.
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!!
@xxgh0stxx6152 жыл бұрын
What should I do? I lost my phone. How can I log in using a new phone?
@thomasjawel2 жыл бұрын
I want to move my accounts to another app but it won't let me make a screenshot
@Fast_Eddie_2 жыл бұрын
What if someone doesn't have those 3 dots on google authenticator? I have an older version on an old iPhone 5 that isn't in service and it just shows a plus sign and a pen symbol
@specialprojects75042 жыл бұрын
It's a very informative video, but the question I have is, say if I have only one device with me at the moment and I want to authenticate some account, how do you use the Google Authenticator App to scan a QR code while on the same one device? Because it looks like in order to authenticate something on one device you would need a second device with a camera to scan that that QR code to authenticate it.
@DFPercush Жыл бұрын
If you're sticking with google authenticator, you'll have to use the "enter a setup key" option. On the website there should be an option to get a manual code, otherwise you'll have to use some other QR scanner app to extract the text. You can hang on to that manual code as well, as it will allow you to set up any other authenticator app for that account in the future. Keep it secret, keep it safe.
@reubenmontgomery62912 жыл бұрын
This is the most helpful video I've found on 2FA so thanks so much!
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Reuben!
@discerningacumen9 ай бұрын
I wanted to transfer all from Google Authenticator to another Autheticator app. This does NOT help!
@futbot66773 жыл бұрын
I dont see the 3 Points on my iphone? Any Ideas?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Look around anywhere for three dots or three bars. You're looking for some kind of menu option and it's slightly different based on what version of the app you use (or so it seems).
@sandeepsatapathy9 Жыл бұрын
I tried exporting google authenticator QR codes in the 2FAS app android . It worked perfectly fine
@glenlipkens66472 жыл бұрын
My apps dont show export accounts when clicking on the 3 dots
@amirshahz772 жыл бұрын
Hi, On my old iPhone the google authenticator doesn't have the 3 dots on the top right to export account? I am stuck, any help is appreciated ????
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
That might be a problem. Can you update the app on that old phone or is that not possible?
@foresterforester7632 жыл бұрын
Should I go ahead and activate and have service switched over to a new phone and then transfer authenticator codes? Or should I transfer codes first and then activate the new phone? (I assume its the first one and that I wont be able to download authenticator app on the new phone until activated- I just want to be a safe as possible about the process..)
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
You can create and save the QR code anytime, but it’s still a great idea to make the transfer and THEN wipe the old phone.
@mr.boniato640210 ай бұрын
I added a new account on my iphone app, but it's not syncing with PC... what do I need to do?
@johnhennigan10943 жыл бұрын
Brilliant information I'm thick when it comes to tech.... thanks..
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I’m sure you know more than you realize. Thanks for the comment, though, John!
@PaoloSciarraOfficial2 жыл бұрын
In my authenticator app, there are not those three dots... not sure what to do...
@giuseppepereira61943 жыл бұрын
Thank you! A short and useful tutorial!
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alcoury75472 жыл бұрын
After I hit Export accounts on my old phone, I get an "To export your accounts first verify its you" There is just a blue line there & under that is just a numbered keypad. Never seen this screen before, no way to do anything. I don't have a password with just numbers (Numbers & letters yes)
@wah0wah Жыл бұрын
4:04 nope, it works also with 2FAS App - that's the best way to transfer your codes from GA to 2FAS .
@MXb7R3 жыл бұрын
So if i export my accounts and, screenshot the qr code get it printed, and y lost my phone then i scan the printed qr code with a New phone and there will be my account codes?, what if someone finds my phone they will have access to my 2fa codes or not or the codes will be removed the moment i scan the printed qr code with my New phone?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
If you lost your phone and had the backup QR code, yes, you would be able to get your account codes. At that point, if you're worried about your lost phone, you can go into your accounts and change the 2FA so that the codes on the old phone would be useless.
@rizwanajmal59769 ай бұрын
if i transfer accounts from 1 google authenticator to another and after successful transfer can i del google authenticator app from first mobile?
@merle38582 жыл бұрын
I opened the Google authenticator app on new phone from play Store and exported just one acc by scanning QR code from old device. However I have to go to play Store and find Google authenticator app each time in my new device to get the code I exported. Is this because I only exported one code and not all simultaneously that the Google authenticator app is not on my new device
@vasiovasio3 жыл бұрын
Useful and objective video! Thank you!
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Radoslav!
@Drizzt_Do_Entreri Жыл бұрын
Hello. I have a question. I have used Google Authenticator on my desktop for a while now and I have the 16 digit codes for each application. When I try to install the 2FA on a program on my tablet, I use the 16 digit codes provided from the desktop version Google Authenticator but it gives me different 6 digit pass codes than my desktop. The apps on the tablet will work when I use the 6 digit codes from the desktop authenticator but not the tablet version as they do not match. I can't be at my desktop 24 hours a day and this is real frustrating. Have I done something wrong? Is there a way to to get them both in sync?
@johnnyelramy31143 жыл бұрын
hello its not working to me .every time I scan the old device it says "cannot interpret qr code " and I have an Android device.Do you know how to fix this problem?
@xrpbold62642 жыл бұрын
If I accidently uninstall my google authenticator but I have google authenticatór recovery key how can I get back my all account codes on new google authenticator?
@benwilson86802 жыл бұрын
can you or have you done a video for the situation of having to wipe your phone and need to recover your codes with not having another phone to scan the QR code pls
@mervinbritanico84732 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to retrieve your google authenticator access?. I recently upgraded my phone and forgot to back up this😭
@kevinsalazar71643 жыл бұрын
Where do u get the back up codes from ?
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Your online account will give you the backup codes after you confirm that you've scanned the QR code correctly.
@jamescyrilpalma9172 жыл бұрын
What if sir if the google authenticator uninstall and install again, the accounts inside will be gone or it's stay there
@diederikmader2946 Жыл бұрын
Is there a reason why you suggest exporting to a different authentication app other than Google's? Is Googe Authenticator not save?
@creativrss Жыл бұрын
What if I add a new account on my first device, would I have to export it manually? Or it's gonna automatically sync the 2FA code to the second device?
@corrywaddell96823 жыл бұрын
I replied on a other video just before, I think this answers my question, but I'll just repeat my question on this in a Little more detail. I am not using it for Google account. Just for a App that needs Google authenticator. How many times can export the QR Code to other device is it as many times as you want as long as I have the QR Code ? Currently have 3 If there is a limit how do I access the devices to delete one or do I just delete the app off the device, thanks again
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Hey Corry...the QR code doesn't expire, so you can use it as many times as you want. Just make sure you keep it safe because it's basically a master key for your 2FA.
@jacenmccready48782 жыл бұрын
so if i did a factory reset on my phone, lost my codes is therre a way to delete 2fa from an account? so that i could potencially re set it up?
@taklimnurani41223 жыл бұрын
help me!! I've ruined my first phone and I've used Google Authenticator apps for my Twitter 2fa. Unfortunately I don't link my apps to any of my Google account except only Twitter. Now I'm using my second phone. What should I do in order to get back my Twitter account? Thanks
@artramirez35062 жыл бұрын
Had to factory reset my Samsung phone and so I lost my authenticator accounts. I had both Google and Samsung backups backing up the phone but I have been unable to restore the authenticator app with my accounts already setup. Sucks.
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, Art, I'm so sorry. That does suck.
@mommymilkers13372 жыл бұрын
I scanned my QR code to recover the account and none of my other accounts imported?? Anyone have advice on this..
@RawGuruRecords Жыл бұрын
I need to restore my iPhone, will this QR code export method work for that?
@kelpak6177 Жыл бұрын
How can I migrate all my google auth accounts from Iphone 13 pro to youbico auth on same phone? Can you help me? Thank you.
@tolulopepaul8352 жыл бұрын
What if I didn't have access to my old phone
@ahmadvlogz2 жыл бұрын
If i lost my old Mobile with google authenticator without backup code how can i get my account back
@Jones24x2 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to find the code before moving to new phone , I didn't manage to write down .
@Mvishxa2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Is there a way to retrieve the old data of your google authentication if multiple accounts were linked to it since I reset my phone I lost all of it and can’t get back into my accounts and the respective platforms arnt doing anything
@endorfiene7457 Жыл бұрын
remember selling my phone and lost access to my authenticator codes lmao, but got them all back by disabling all of them with the websites i used them for, luckily it was doable
@Wolfie_Rankin2 жыл бұрын
My codes aren't synced up, but they still work fine.
@user-jm9ep3zp5g2 жыл бұрын
when i scan it i get error message
@thor8029 Жыл бұрын
can i migrate from microsoft auth to google auth? and how pls
@prasannakumar70352 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial . It works like a expected charm and now google authenticator does not ask to remove the account after transferring to new account , which is a good sign.
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
Good to know 👍🏻
@dadexdadex90883 жыл бұрын
Google authenticator doesn't give you the option to lock the app with a pincode
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
No, it does not.
@mopikozz3 жыл бұрын
which app does?
@Greenenigma4202 жыл бұрын
At 1:25 you mentioned it asks you to add a code and then it gives you a 12 digit backup code, what do I do if it didn't do that?
@AllThingsSecured2 жыл бұрын
If it didn’t give you an initial code, you can’t set it up. If it didn’t give you a backup code, I would get as far away from that particular online company as possible!
@barbarataylor2258 Жыл бұрын
When do I move the SIM card from my old phone to my new phone?🤷♀️ Before I download the Google Authenticator on the new phone?? or do I have to move the SIM card to the new phone so I can download the Google Authenticator?🤔
@AllThingsSecured Жыл бұрын
The SIM card will have no effect on Google Authenticator.
@americanroger92856 ай бұрын
wait ... isnt it too easy to turn off two factor ? anyone who hacked ur password can just go into settings and delete two factor ??
@AllThingsSecured6 ай бұрын
No, you can't. You have to confirm the 2FA before you can remove it.
@americanroger92856 ай бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured thanks !
@jonasnightingale3 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh, you make it seem so easy and you explain it well for us all. I am new to this, my question is, I have google authenticator for one crypto exchange, and in another exchange I have to have a authentication. Will I use the same one only different account? Thank you.
@AllThingsSecured3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, you can set up multiple Authenticator codes on the same authentication app. It will be completely separate but in the same app.
@jonasnightingale3 жыл бұрын
@@AllThingsSecured . Wow, Josh thank you for answering! That helps me!! subcribed.
@felipec062 жыл бұрын
I exported my amazon code from google authenticator app to another phone, but they don't sync. I have now two different codes that work
@felipec062 жыл бұрын
They are both the same app (Google Authenticator) and both codes work
@DFPercush Жыл бұрын
Check your time zone in system settings, that can affect the calculation. Sites will often allow you to use a code that's 1 interval behind or ahead. Maybe amazon is checking for those time zone errors as well.
@AlejandroBelloRD Жыл бұрын
Is it safe to set your 2FA codes with Bitwarden? That way you can move all of them in one swoop along with the equally/important passwords that go along each account.
@AllThingsSecured Жыл бұрын
Depends on your threat profile. Putting passwords with 2FA codes presents a bit of risk.
@vigneshnairm53183 жыл бұрын
I have resetted my phone and I lost google authenticator app, Now I'm unable to access my facebook account which is 2 step verified, can you pls help me ?
@74ty88 Жыл бұрын
My old phone authenticator does not have the transfer option
@AllThingsSecured Жыл бұрын
If it’s the Google Authenticator app, it shouldn’t matter what age your phone is. You might need to update the app perhaps?
@alwaysraiders2 жыл бұрын
How do you use 1Password as 2fa?
@robwin007211 ай бұрын
Hello, is there an automated way to migrate from one authenticator like Google or Microsoft Authenticator to the Yubico authenticator? Or, as your video states, one would have to visit each website and set up the Yubico authenticator again?