
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
Callum T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Mar 2024
Simple and Secure 2FA App
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Cross-Platform, Widely Compatible
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy Setup and Hassle-Free Use
What do you dislike most about this product?
Limited Features and Customisation
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
A Must-Have for Enhanced Account Security
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
Cameron C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Mar 2024
Great MFA tool
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
User interface.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love how user friendly it is.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Recovering lost device accounts
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
See whether it integrates into your environment.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Alexis P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2024
Google Authenticator is Reliable
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator has been a reliable tool because it ads a great layer of security to our accounts. It stands out from the rest because it is easy to use.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like the simplicity of the features of Google Authenticator. Google Authenticator has been affordable.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I do not dislike Google Authenticator. Google Authenticator is amazing.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I highly recommend Google Authenticator. Google Authenticator is the best.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing