Can You Safely Delete and Reinstall Authenticator?
Learn how to delete and reinstall your Authenticator without losing access to your accounts. Get tips for account recovery.
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Yes, you can delete and reinstall Authenticator without losing access to your accounts. Ensure you have backup enabled or use recovery codes provided by the services for easy restoration of your accounts in the new installation.Reconfigure each account in the app if necessary.
FAQs & Answers
- What should I do before reinstalling Authenticator? Make sure to enable backups or secure recovery codes for all accounts linked to Authenticator before proceeding.
- Will I lose my accounts if I delete Authenticator? No, as long as you have backups enabled or have recovery codes, you won’t lose access to your accounts.
- How do I back up my Authenticator accounts? You can back up your accounts by enabling the backup feature in the Authenticator settings or by storing recovery codes provided by your services.
- Can I restore my accounts on a new device? Yes, you can restore your accounts on a new device using the backup or recovery codes when reinstalling the Authenticator app.