Google Authenticator

  1. Google Authenticator Qr Code

Do you know Google Authenticator? I hope you do, because it is really key to increase security for your Google account.

Authenticator is a simple security tool that generates a security code for accounts that require 2-Step Verification. Authenticator supports any 30-second Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) algorithm, such as Google Authenticator. You can add accounts to Authenticator by manually entering your RFC 3548 base32 key string or by scanning a QR code.

You can read more about it on Wikipedia or on Google website. Anyway it is really good way to secure your other services as well. For instance LastPass is using Google Authenticator to two-step authentication, which will allow you to increase security of your WordPress. You can even install WordPress Plugin called Google Authenticator. I was using it for one week but I removed it after all - it was exaggeration IMHO.

  • Google Authenticator is the granddaddy of two-factor authentication apps, but it's old and has some severe downsides. Google Authenticator is the granddaddy of two-factor authentication apps, but.
  • Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone. 2-Step Verification provides stronger security for your Google Account by requiring a second step of verification when you sign in.
Google authenticator setup

Anyway - I was fighting with Internet because I didn’t know how to remove certain “account” from application.

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Google Authenticator Qr Code

In short words you just need to hold on account you want to remove and click on bin.