Authenticate in a flash
August 13, 2025

Authenticate in a flash

Jesus Mata | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Google Authenticator

I like that it is a good second factor of authentication that has to be used at the moment of logging in. Having an app that refreshes often and forces you to match an existing number is helpful, especially if I don't want to go to my email and refresh or wait for quite a while to see if the email has been received. With the app, the number is already there. All I have to do is wait for the numbers to match and you are good to go!

Pros

  • Authenticates users in a quick an responsive manner
  • Gives a greater sense of security as it authenticates users through matching numbers
  • If the numbers ever time out, I just have to wait 5-10 seconds instead of waiting nearly 10 minutes to see if I have received the email. It saves time!

Cons

  • I would like for the timer to start when you log in, not to be on a constant loop.
  • Notifications for need use for the app might be helpful.
  • Folders for different sites could prove helpful in organization
  • Getting into my account 5 minutes faster can save us precious time in getting a response faster when requested.
  • I have had situations where I can't get into my account because the email never arrived into my main inbox, it was in the junk folder! The app has somewhere I can go to directly and have a prompt response.
It's as easy as opening the app and what I need it for is there. I don't have to fumble with other accounts or getting something else to open it for me. I have all the access that I need for the use of the app within seconds and I can get access to the info that I need.

Do you think Google Authenticator delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Google Authenticator's feature set?

Yes

Did Google Authenticator live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Google Authenticator go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Google Authenticator again?

Yes

Well suited for places where the second factor of authentication can be done quickly and has access to do so. It would be less appropriate if I did not have access to a secondary device or did not have a way to log in to my Google Authenticator. Sometimes, it helps me when I need to authenticate myself and I have access to the app. It gets me connected faster and it helps to have more security.

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