Google Authenticator

In addition to other authenticators, I'm more than delighted to let anyone utilize this. However, my approach to working remotely/virtually during the last few years has been organized flexibility, even if your company is hosted on Google's cloud. Allowing the user to make certain decisions for their own comfort, especially when they are using their own gadgets. There isn't a single situation in which this would be less appropriate.

Google Authenticator has been a great too to consolidate our users into 1 single multi factor authentication application instead of using multiple per user, and to make all users follow a standard application so we can better troubleshoot issues and onboard users easier. Google Authenticator makes it easy to add new accounts.

It is supported by virtually all cloud-based software applications for business. I am happy to allow users to use this in addition to other authenticators. Certainly, if your business is in the Google cloud it makes sense, but my approach to the remote/virtual work world these past couple of years has been structured flexibility. Leaving some choice up to the users for their own comfort, particularly when they are using their own devices. I cannot think of a scenario where it is less appropriate - perhaps where you run the risk of "app sprawl". I.e., where you are requiring users to handle multiple authenticators (which can happen with certain pieces of hardware) you may want to encourage consolidation into one to avoid frustration.

- Works perfectly even when the smartphone is not connected to the internet.
- Easy to transfer accounts.
- Can use it to authenticate multiple tools.
- Scanning a QR code is all that is needed to set up and configure a new authenticator.
- Easy to take backups and sync in case the timing on the clock is not right.

For me, it is important to have all of my data centralized and it works well with my Anti Virus to have it that way. If you just have one or two passcodes that you are trying to protect I would not recommend the Google Authenticator. In my opinion, this is for individuals who need to store multiple passcodes for multiple reasons.

Google Authenticator is a simple and easy-to-use app that can be used by various applications to provide two-step verification. It is also more convenient than carrying around a physical key fob. Or it can be used to increase the security of sites you most likely already use like Amazon.

Though two-factor authentication is a primary need for additional security, Google Authenticator is not doing the job up to the mark. It brings the simplicity of the UX but major functional aspects like cloud backup and sync across devices are missing. The other applications (specially Authy) do this job exceptionally well. If you are a Google fan, you can go with it however, [it's] worth exploring other apps for this purpose.

It's a very simple idea and it's executed well. It's easy to add accounts and once you get it set up and use it you'll be surprised how much you rely on it. Authenticator is available for iOS and android, so any and all of your employees should be able to use it with little setup and little training needed.

If you want an easy to use, easy to recommend and reliable solution for 2FA, this is a great go-to.
If you want some more advanced features I'd go with Authy, or another solution that offers stuff like sync, export, privacy-first focus etc.

Additionally, some services only allow the use of text messages, which is a shame.. But for those Google Authenticator (or any other app) won't work anyway.

It works well in the university or educational setting because you constantly have new people coming into the realm whether they are students or faculty. So it seems to be well suited for this type of business. I also have my own business and have suggested this for a client who has less employees, but still needs to maintain security. I think it works in many different applications, but it depends on the platforms the business has decided to go with. Using Google Authenticator works well in our organization and it works in several of my clients' businesses too.

Google Authenticator is great for implementing two factor security across multiple software & adding that extra layer of protection.

Google Authenticator is great if you need a quick and dirty authentication program. Because it is a very minimalistic design, there is not a lot of customization available. It would be more helpful to hide some of the addresses and sites that I don’t use that often, instead of having one running list that I have to match up to what I’m looking for carefully.

Everyone needs to use 2FA when it is available. Carrying a hardware security key is a big hassle. It is just another device that you have to remember to always carry with you. Using Google Authenticator is a better solution for me because I never leave home without my cell phone. You don't need to have internet access with your phone for Google Authenticator to work which is helpful when traveling overseas when you only have access to the computer you are working on, like when at an internet cafe (but that opens up entire new security can of worms).

It's great as a device-specific security code for authentication and good for an employee or business user with a business phone, etc. It would be less appropriate for an everyday user that switches phones often, depends on multiple devices, etc.

Google Authenticator is very well suited for an organization using G-suite and Android platforms. It has full integration with IOS platforms as well. It is least appropriate if you are using Google Authenticator to authenticate on an app on the same platform. With limited code expiry timer, it usually times out before you authenticate on other applications on the same device.

Google Authenticator is great for companies or groups of people that want to secure their logins, like if they travel a lot and there's the possibility their laptop could get into the wrong hands, or anyone dealing with a lot of data that needs to be protected because if your account gets hacked it's just a good extra level of security. In my opinion, I wouldn't use it unless I had actual data I needed to protect. If you're mostly worried about passwords I'd do Last Pass so the passwords are encrypted and such. So in my opinion, it's good for businesses that have a lot of people with different phones and such, less great for personal use.

Google Authenticator is a great app that's simple and quick to use to easily verify and login to company apps and sites on a mobile device. It's the perfect one-stop solution to verify identities and credentials. For most, it is easy to download and set up with minimal assistance from IT. For some less experienced users, it may require one phone call to IT to complete the installation.

It is well suited in business situations and private situations as well. I personally use it in both cases and I really enjoy it and find it easy to use. Security for work and in our life outside work can each affect both. So the availability in different applications makes it a very attractive piece of software.

If you work with a lot of Google-based products and the G Suite, you can benefit from using Google Authenticator. It is especially true if you share sensitive company information and need to make sure your accounts are secure. It also works with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and other services, however, if you use Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft services, you would be served better by Microsoft's own Authenticator app.

Google Authenticator is cost effective and easy to configure. It is a reliable two-factor authentication device. It also lets you chose between TOTP and HOTP by turning on/off the time-based feature.

It’s appropriate for all scenarios...business or personal, it works very well. We have never had any problems with it in our company. The only problem is when your smartphone or device runs out of battery, but besides that... everything goes well.

When I log in to my personal account at school, I can log in securely and quickly. It also works when I log in to Facebook or another Google account. The only time I have had problems was when I misplaced my phone. I spent the day out of contact. However, this would be a problem for any device that I have to carry even if it is on my keychain or a lanyard.