Installing Google Authenticator - Android

Purpose:

This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing Google Authenticator on Android devices.  Google Authenticator can be used to enroll into multiple apps that require Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).  

This article is specific to Android devices. For iPhone/iPad click here.

Installing Google Authenticator

1.  Open “Play Store”, search for “Google Authenticator”, and tap “Install”.

2. Tap “Open” when the authenticator installation is complete.

   

3. Tap "Get started" on the "Stronger security with Google Authenticator" welcome screen.

4. You can choose from the following Google Authenticator profile options:

   1. Continue as (current Google account):  Allows you to use your personal account to store authenticator codes.

      Note:  If you have codes stored here already on a different device, they will automatically migrate over to the new device. 

   2. Add another account:  Allows you to add your work account (@apps.teamschools.org or @kippmiami.org Google account) to store authenticator codes.  (Setup Work Profile - Android)

      Note:  If you have codes stored here already on a different device, they will automatically migrate over to the new device. 

   3. Use without an account:  Codes will not migrate over to a new device. 
      1. Note:  this method is not recommended.

   

5. You can add authentication codes after you've chosen an account to use.

   

Congratulations!  You've successfully completed the first step in setting up MFA.  Please continue to Next Steps.

Next Steps:

Now that you have installed Google Authenticator, use the links below for instructions on how to enroll in Okta MFA and Google MFA using your Android device:

Okta MFA Enrollment

Google MFA (Google 2SV) Enrollment