
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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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
Clar l.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
Tool for two factor authentication.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Easy to setup authentication due to its simplify .
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It is easy to implement it in securing and protects accounts from authorised access. it quick to use when someone has Gmail account and can be backup
What do you dislike most about this product?
Not easy to recover when someone loss account.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is very good application for securing accounts and it helps to access service with two factor authentication.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Alaba A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Biotechnology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
No multi device support
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Seamless integration with other Google products
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The user interface is simple and provide a good user experience
What do you dislike most about this product?
in ability to sync my account to cloud and backup my data in case I lost access to my device.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are in a controlled environment, where you will always have access to your device, it's a good product but without ability to backup your data to the cloud, you would have to consider that if its not important to you.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Caring
- Respectful
Cons
- Less Effective Service
Praveen B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2023
Easy to use authentication application.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator is easier to use than Microsoft Authenticator. Google Authenticator doesn鈥檛 require a password to access the app.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Google Authenticator is easier to use.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Multi device support is needed in Google Authenticator.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Goggle authenticator is good the implement multi-factor authentication in your organization.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features