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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89 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 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
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Fair
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Feature Ratings
Multi-Device Protection
Email Authentication
OTP Authentication
Browser Push Notifications
Biometrics Authentication
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Hard Token Authentication
Integration APIs
Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting
Role and User Management
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Vendor Support
Google Authenticator Reviews
Vaibhav S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Secure Authentication app
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Reliability, security, and user interface.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
User interface and two-factor authentication.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I don't dislike Google Authenticator , it's an amazing tool for authentication.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is highly recommended for the business to ensure the secure and safe transformation of the codes.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
Mukesh K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
Increase Productivity
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
The Google Authenticator app is based on the one-time password algorithm specified in the Internet Engineering Task Force's (IETF). The one-time password algorithm generates a six-digit passcode that factors in the current time of day to ensure that each passcode is unique. Passcodes are changed at regular intervals.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Be predictable, make navigation easy, and button captions clear. Make the app adaptive and easy to learn and navigate for users.
What do you dislike most about this product?
As of now, I don't find anything that I dislike about the product.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Trust the Google system and use it for securing your online data to prevent leaks.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Billy M.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2024
Fantastic product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator stands out with its simplicity and reliability in providing two-factor authentication (2FA). Its ease of use, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with various online services make it a widely adopted choice for enhancing account security.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One drawback of Google Authenticator is its lack of cloud backup functionality, which can be inconvenient if users lose access to their device or need to switch devices. Additionally, its user interface could be considered somewhat basic compared to some other similar authentication apps.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
- Caring
- Respectful