How to Set Up Google Authenticator on a New Phone Without Your Old Phone

Learn how to transfer Google Authenticator to a new phone even if you can't access your old device.

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To set up Google Authenticator on a new phone without your old one, use your backup codes given during the initial setup. Log in to your Google account, go to the 2-Step Verification settings, and follow the instructions to add your new device using a backup code.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if I lost my Google Authenticator app? Use the backup codes you received during setup to access your account and reset your two-step verification settings.
  2. Can I recover my Google Authenticator codes? Unfortunately, if you don’t have your old phone, you can use backup codes or account recovery options provided by Google.
  3. Is there a way to transfer Google Authenticator codes without losing access? Yes, you can scan a QR code from your old phone to the new phone before losing access.