How to Use the Google Authenticator Duo Mobile App

How to Use the Google Authenticator Duo Mobile App Before we begin, you might be asking, What the heck is the Google Authenticator Duo Mobile app? If so, great question! The Google Authenticator app provides you with a way to securely log into your accounts on any of your devices by generating 2-Step Verification codes.

Introduction

Google Authenticator Duo Mobile is a free app that lets you use your smartphone as an authentication device. It’s very easy to set up and use, so let’s jump in!

1. Download and install the Duo Mobile app on your phone from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (if you’re an Android user).

2. Open Duo and sign in with your username and password, or create a new account if this is your first time using Duo. 3. You will see a window asking you for permission to access certain features of your phone; tap Allow for these features: Location Services, Contacts, Camera, and Bluetooth. 4. From there, Duo will ask you to pick one of two options – Push notifications or Phone calls. If you choose Push notifications, Duo will send a push notification each time someone tries to log in to your account. If you select Phone calls, Duo will call your phone each time someone tries to log in. 5. Once you’ve made your selection, Duo will ask if it can keep running while the screen is locked – make sure it has permission by tapping OK at the top right corner of the screen.
6. From there, just put in any number for both steps 1 and 2 when asked about adding another authentication device. 7. Your phone should now be successfully linked with Google Authenticator!

What is Google Authenticator

The Google Authenticator is a mobile app that provides two-factor authentication for a number of different online accounts. This means that your account has two layers of security: something you know (e.g., password) and something you have (e.g., phone). This can make it much more difficult for someone else to gain access to your account even if they’ve learned your password by exploiting another vulnerability in your computer or network security system, or by spying on what you type while logged into an account on a public computer.

Setting up the Google Authenticator app

Setting up the Duo Mobile app is as easy as downloading it from your device’s app store, installing it, and following the on-screen prompts. First, download Duo’s mobile app onto your device. For iOS devices: Open iTunes, search for Duo Mobile in either Featured or Apps, then click Free. For Android devices: Open Google Play and search for Duo Mobile, then select Install. After it downloads and installs on your device, open the app and follow on-screen instructions until you get a confirmation screen. In order to use Duo Mobile with Google Authenticator, you’ll need an account.

Using the Google Authenticator app

Google Authenticator is a two-step verification service that works with Duo Mobile and provides an extra layer of security for your account. This app is completely free, easy to set up and use, and makes it very difficult for anyone – even someone who knows your password – to get into your account. If you’ve never used the app before, here’s how:
1) Download Duo Mobile from either the App Store or Google Play Store. If you already have Duo installed on your phone, skip this step. 2) Open the app and sign in with your work email address (username@RCC) and RCC password.

Troubleshooting

The Google Authenticator app is used for logging in with two-factor authentication. The app generates a time-based six digit code that changes every 30 seconds and can be used instead of your password. When you try to log in, it will ask you for one of these codes as well as your username and password. If you don’t have an authenticator app, you will need to create a new account using the Duo Prompt login page. This can be done by entering your first name, last name and email address on the bottom right hand side of the page. You’ll then receive an email with instructions on how to set up two-factor authentication on your account.

Conclusion

The Duo mobile app is a quick and easy way to ensure your two-step verification process is as secure as possible. It’s available for both iOS and Android users and can be downloaded for free in each of these app stores. After installing the Duo app, you’ll need to set up an account with Duo by scanning a QR code or entering a secret key. Once this is complete, you’ll need to set up the Google Authenticator within Duo by selecting Add new and selecting Google authenticator. Once this is done, you’ll be prompted to scan another QR code or enter another secret key within your Google Authenticator app on your phone.