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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91 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
+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
- Security Protects
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
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Feature Ratings
OTP Authentication
Browser Push Notifications
Email Authentication
Multi-Device Protection
Hard Token Authentication
Biometrics Authentication
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting
Role and User Management
Integration APIs
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of IT Administration
Business Value Created
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Implementation
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Vendor Support
Google Authenticator Reviews
Sachin M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
the best security guard
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It's too reliable and easy to configure
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Authentication via otp
What do you dislike most about this product?
Sometimes it get confusing when you have to access multiple applications and vpn.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Best security platform for corporate structures
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
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