Is Google Authenticator Mfa?

You can add Google Authenticator as a multifactor authentication (MFA) option in Okta. When Google Authenticator is enabled as a factor , users who select it to authenticate are prompted to enter a time-based 6-digit code generated by the Google Authenticator app.

How do I use Google Authenticator with MFA?

Enabling MFA in the panel for Google Authenticator
  1. Navigate to the Security page. ...
  2. Click the Get Started button. ...
  3. Use the Google Authenticator app to scan the QR code. ...
  4. When the Google Authenticator app displays a 6-digit passcode, enter it in the passcode field. ...
  5. Click the Activate!

Is Google Authenticator a 2FA?

Google Authenticator is the granddaddy of two-factor authentication apps, but it's old and has some severe downsides. I've been a Google Authenticator user since the dawn of two-factor authentication (2FA) apps.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.