Google Authenticator Reviews

Pros

Google Authenticator is an efortless tool to keep all of your log ins secured. In this era we enter our Google account, email and phone number everywhere. We accept cookies and we give access to websites and apps to deal with our data. Many times these apps and websites have breaches and you need a second layer of protection.

Cons

I can´t save all of my 2FA in google drive or export

Pros

Easiest authenticator to use and setup, it accepts all my user ids with no problem.

Cons

I wish there was a way to customize the background and categorize the user ids into folders.

Pros

It's secure and easy to use. You don't need any training to pick it up.

Cons

There were times where the mobile app failed on my phone.

Pros

Easy and convenient way to electronically authenticate your identity.

Cons

Toggling from one app to another when using it on my phone.

Pros

It works even if my device has no connectivity.Generates codes every 30 seconds which makes it more secure.

Cons

Unable to create folders within the application to separate business and personal accounts.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Google Authenticator

Pros

I love the security it offers and the fact that you are safe from hackers . It’s very good that you can change your method of authentication too

Cons

I don’t like the difficulty of changing say phone no or email address. It may kick you out of Google completely for weeks

Pros

It is simple and easy to use. You can add accounts with ease.

Cons

It lacks pasting the code within the keyboard. Other options like iCloud Keychain utilize this capability which make them so much better.

Pros

It’s everything you expect from Google. Clean, and easy to use.

Cons

Having to use it in the first place. But accepting it’s part of day to day life.

Pros

Simple, easy to use, portable, always on, and integrates with all products that I want multi factor authentication on.

Cons

No complaints, it does what it says on the can, simple and straightforward!

Pros

Ease of use, increases online security with minimal hassle

Cons

I wish the timer for the codes was a little longer

Pros

Google authenticator is easy to use. It is safe because the login code is constantly updated. It enables quick and easy synchronisation of accesses between mobile phones. And dark mode is also nice.

Cons

While using the application, I did not encounter anything that bothered me.

Pros

Its simplicity and ease of use is the best thing about it.

Cons

So far no cons are found. But it can be enhanced so that you can automate the process on your laptop.

Pros

It does exactly what you need it to do and as quickly and efficiently as you need it.

Cons

Honestly, I don't have any complaints about this software. It is solid.

Pros

I really like how simple Google Authenticator is to use in general, I have no major problem with using it.

Cons

Sometimes the durations to use the code seems to be too little, so I have to wait for new codes to appear and then continue.

Alternatives Considered

Pros

Added account security, easy setup process for different services

Cons

No cloud backup, limited account recovery options

Pros

As any Authenticator would it provides you with an extra layer of security to access your files or for other people to access them. But it works across multiple platforms and notifies you when someone tries to access it without your permission. It gives you a one-time pin for you to log in to your account keeping it safe from people who might have access to your email and password. The pin also changes every 30 seconds making it impossible for others to guess or access it without your permission.

Cons

The user interface can be improved to match Google's current material design but other than that there's nothing I would want to be changed. Although more factors can be added to further improve security.

Pros

1. There is a timer for every PIN code, preventing any misuse. i.e., the PINs expire automatically every 30 seconds.
2. There is an additional layer of safety with the option to reveal PINs only when you want to display them.
3. You can transfer your accounts seamlessly to a new device using a simple export and import account interface. You don't have to configure several accounts whenever you change your device.
4. You can also check the recent activity link to spot any suspicious activities.
5. You can reset the 2-step verification on your Google account or associated accounts, offering true portability.
6. You can even time-sync the codes provided by your device. This time correction will sync app and device times to ensure you get the security codes in real time.
7. It is easy to set up accounts using QR codes in two-step verification.
8. The app offers more robust security to users with two-step verification. You need to enter your password first and then enter the code provided by this app.
9. The logo that looks like the G of Google is an image of a high-security safe locker, reinforcing safety and security.
10. There is a dark mode as well to ensure the readability of codes.

Cons

1. The app's name is the same as its prime competitor – Microsoft, which may confuse some users.
2. Any trouble with the time of your device can lock you out of your accounts, leading to undue frustration and inconvenience.
3. The interface is too minimalistic without setting options like battery optimization, rearranging accounts, feedback, etc.: it sounds like "Take it or leave it."
4. The authentication codes are typically six-digit numerics but start with a G and a dash. It may confuse some users about whether to enter G or not.
5. It does not support the autofill passwords feature.

Pros

The most feature about this software which i like is MFA or Two-Factor Authentication. It helps organisation to authenticate user and make their data more secure even if users credentials get compromised. To access data, attacker needs to get the user personal device where he installed his application to get the token to login into the system.

Cons

As of now, I don't have anything which I don't like about this software.

Pros

Multi-factor authentication is the best part of this software I loved. It helps us to secure our data or resources even if our credentials got compromised. The token we are using as MFA is kept refreshing and valid for 30 sec and reduce the hacking attack.

Cons

As of now, I don't have anything which I don't like about this software.

Pros

The most about Google Authenticator is help us to authenicate user via either Two-Factor or Multi-Factor feature even users credentials get compromised. It helps organization to secure their data by the Multi-Factor authentication for the user to access it.

Cons

As of now, i don't have anything which i don't like about this software.

Pros

Providing TOTPs for no of applications and with no lag is makes more specifical than the other applications

Cons

I do not want to report any cons for this, because I have found no issue in it

Pros

The impressive ease with which you can link your social network accounts since nowadays hacks to personal accounts are the order of the day and I am surprised that many people still do not use this type of app since it is virtually impossible that they can do something to your account of the different social networks you have.
The process is quite simple, in almost any social network you have your security tab, there should be some function which is double-authentication, click there and simply use Google Authenticator, you can link it by QR code, and ready, you have your account safe from hackers.

Cons

The truth is that it is an app that delivers what you ask for and gives you the temporary codes to access your account without any problem, but try to always have an open authenticator account to avoid problems in exporting your accounts to another device.

Pros

One of great feature for Google Authenticator is that its availability, easily available on PlayStore and AppStore. With Google Authenticator we are more secure today, even if someone steals your password, this is one way that you are sure that you are safe.

Cons

May be they can make UI more easier, just by having notification on Mobile App, you should be able to authenticate with one click.

Pros

It provides the users with a more secure and private way of logging in to a service. It can be key based or just using two devices to access the same account. On top of that you will get alerts if someone is trying to log in using your account.

Cons

There are no complaints as of now because the software works exactly the way it is supposed to.

Pros

What I even like about the software is, it's easy to use

Cons

What I like least about the software is the scanning of the barcodes moves very fast so one should always be fast