What is Google Authenticator?
Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator made by Google that uses a 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication) thereby adding an extra layer of security to your account. You sign in with something you know (your password) and something you have (a code sent to your phone).
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+95 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Google Authenticator?
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Respectful
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Multi-Device Protection
OTP Authentication
Email Authentication
Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)
Biometrics Authentication
Soft Token Authentication
Browser Push Notifications
Role and User Management
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Integration APIs
Phisher Resistance MFA
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Ease of Implementation
Ease of IT Administration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Quality of Features
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Google Authenticator Reviews
Cl谩udio F.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2024
Security in accessing services and applications
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
The ease of implementation, use and training is what I like most about the product.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The possibility of integration with the cell phone.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It is a bit of a hassle to migrate access data to another telephone device.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Don't waste time and adopt the product to improve the security posture of your environment.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Piyush S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2024
Best Secure and User-friendly Authenticator
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
The sense of Security, It protects from the illegal access and mis use of the data. Easy to handle multiple Gmail accounts using the single app. It is very secure, reliable and robust solution. Integration is seamless and fast. OTP based or two way authentication saved time.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Very easy to setup for different platforms like gmail , github , crypto trading services , icloud and many social platforms . It provides a real time otp on app which can be easily copied by tapping and pasting where otp needed making it more secure and also saving time by not waiting for old time like in sms or mail.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Limited backup options and code management time.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're considering Google Authenticator, I'd suggest giving it a try for its simplicity and Google's reliability in security. Just remember to set it up on multiple devices for backup, so you're never locked out of your accounts unexpectedly.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Hamza A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted May 2024
One of the top two authenticators on the market!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Ease of transition of accounts and compatibility with major applications across industries.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Triggering Google Account specific authentication requests.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Use Authentication without an account needs to have more guardrails, if you have already setup one.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
You can't go wrong with this Authenticator.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Altruistic
