
Yes, this is purely a cosmetic issue, but I want to get it right. Permission notice: Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes. Transfer accounts between devices via QR code. Google Authenticator works with many providers & accounts.

#Google authenticator qr code verification#
The company name is above the OTP, and the username is displayed below the OTP. Features: Generate verification codes without a data connection. Take a look at the code that has been generated below under the Verify Authenticator button, remember it for later use. For example, Google, Wordpress, Amazon, etc. Alternatively you can select Cant scan the barcode. I can't help but notice that's the way all the professionally produced apps do it. From the google authenticator app, click on add account and scan the QR code from Mytoken page. However, in the display on the phone, for the entry created by the QR code, I get the OTP, and under it, I get What I want, is to have 'Example' displayed above the OTP, and displayed below the OTP. Click here for instructions regarding the Can’t Scan option. If you are unable to scan the QR code, click the Can’t Scan option under the QR code on your computer screen. Your computer screen will now show a dialog box with a Quick Response (QR) code in it. To move Google Authenticator from an old phone to a new phone, all you need to do is scan a QR code on your new phone. When I follow this example from that page: I 'splice' it into a Google Charts URL, thus: will display a valid QR code, and if I scan it with my Google Authenticator app on my phone, it will begin to generate valid OTPs. Open the Google Authenticator App on your smartphone or tablet.


QR code needs to be scanned to restore account(s). After you’ve scanned the QR code on the screen, you’ll see a 6-digit code in the app. Lastly, select Scan barcode, scan the QR code on the screen, and click on Next. Secondly, open Google Authenticator and select Set up account.
#Google authenticator qr code android#
So, I'm aware of the documentation on this, found here: Google Authenticator Key URI Format Get verification codes with Google Authenticator - Android - Google Account Help explains how the QR codes are used: They are used to transfer authentication codes on to new device or in your case after factory reset. Firstly, download Google Authenticator on your new phone. Warning: sharing your TOTP seed with third-parties breaks the very basic assumption of multi-factor authentication that the TOTP
