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
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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
Favio A. G.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2023
The perfect complement for all our needs
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It's not that very different from similar products, in some ways lacks somewhat secure features, but, it works great with our specific needs.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The GUI is so easy to use, setting up 2FA for many apps and websites is a breeze.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It used to lack Cloud backup features, but, now that has been solved with the latest update, also, sometimes the app seems to be stuck, not showing new security keys after the 60 minutes frame.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you work using all the Google Workspace apps ( Gdocs, Gmail, GDrive, etc ) and need authentication for several apps and sites this will be a great solution to consider, and, even eventually use.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Saves Time
Mayuresh T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jun 2023
Protect Your Accounts with Google Authenticator
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator works with a wide range of websites and apps. It is supported by many platforms as a way to add an extra layer of security called two-factor authentication. This means you can use Google Authenticator to protect your accounts on various online services, ensuring a consistent and trustworthy security solution across multiple platforms.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Google Authenticator allows you to access your authentication codes without needing an internet connection. This means you can still authenticate and log in to your accounts even when you don't have access to the internet or if the network is unreliable.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Google Authenticator cannot sync your accounts automatically across multiple devices. If you use the app on more than one device, you will have to set up and configure each device separately. This can be inconvenient, as you need to repeat the setup process and manually enter your account information on each device.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Google Authenticator codes work correctly, check that the time settings on your phone or tablet are accurate. It's important to keep your device's time up to date and synchronised with the correct time. This helps prevent any differences in time that could cause issues when generating authentication codes.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Respectful
Shubham K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2023
Great product for users using google workspace!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It has easier interface than others and has better integration with google workspace and other google products.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favourite aspect of the product is its enhanced security features built in.
What do you dislike most about this product?
what i dislike is it should improve its authentication issues with google cloud.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend this for anyone already using google suite of tools like sheets, slides and documents apps.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
