
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

Emmanuel Arum N.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2024
Fantastic peoducts
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It's user-friendly interface and security
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
User interface
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing at the moment
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's a worthy tool
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
Sony l.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Not for Profit
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
Free to use and more secure tool for OTPs
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google authenticator has a very short session for codes to expire which makes it very hard for hackers to access any data without near by devices connected
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I do like the Google aunthenticator mobile application, it is more easier and keeps all the codes in one place at anytime
What do you dislike most about this product?
Codes would expire more easily and this can make logging into the software where aunthentication is enabled more hard and difficult
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Yes, I would recommend Google aunthenticator
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Saliwe H.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Not for Profit
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2024
You need this fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It is very safe to use
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Risks of being hacked are very low when using it
What do you dislike most about this product?
Too quick to change codes
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Don't hesitate you need this one
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing