The latest update of the Google Authenticator app now allows you to backup your codes to your Google account so you don’t lose them. But is this security feature something you SHOULD use? Here’s what you need to know.

▶ Download Google Authenticator on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605

▶ Download Google Authenticator on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en&gl=US

▶ How to Use Yubico Authenticator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmnCdYsOuZc

▶ How to Use a 2FA Security Key Instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzUVrz0ixn8

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 – Google Authenticator Now Does Backup Sync
0:21 – Authenticator Backup: Then vs Now
0:56 – How to Use Google Authenticator Offline
1:17 – Is Google Authenticator Backup Secure?
1:58 – Should You Still Use Google Authenticator?
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Google has updated their popular Google Authenticator app for two-factor authentication so that you can now back up your 2FA codes to the cloud on your Google account. But are these codes encrypted? Is it a secure option? Here’s what you need to know.

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