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Seeing as it's free, there's no reason you shouldn't use Google Authenticator
May 11, 2021

Seeing as it's free, there's no reason you shouldn't use Google Authenticator

Matt Hoffman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Google Authenticator

We've been using Google Authenticator for years. It's one of the easiest ways to ensure two-factor authentication.

We use it to access all work-related accounts, including shared accounts which we have multiple of.
  • New code generated about every 30 seconds.
  • Backup codes are provided.
  • Easy login via a normal google account.
  • Very basic UI.
  • Doesn't give the option to refresh code if only a few seconds remain.
  • Sometimes glitchy.
  • 2-factor Authentication.
  • Easy master backup codes.
  • Keeps our accounts much more secure.
  • Saves time - instead of having to constantly update passwords, pairing this with a database makes accessing accounts for all members much easier.
  • It's free, making the ROI immediate.
Google Authenticator is only really competing against SMS two-factor. Instead of getting a text from random phone numbers all the time, you go to one app/ website to get access to any account.

In addition, we can allow our members to share the same Google account (with a master password changed frequently) and allow them access to any account login they 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

[It] allows you to add an additional layer of protection to any account supported. I prefer using Authenticator compared to normal SMS 2-factor [authentication], as there's less of a risk of potentially losing access to an account. Pairing this with a password database such as KeePass allows you to have the highest level of protection without going completely overboard.