Google Authenticator: move all accounts to a new phone

Steps to move all “google authenticator” accounts to new phone.

  1. Open Google Authenticator on your old phone.
  2. Tap on the three dots on the top right of the screen and select “Transfer accounts”.
  3. Select “Export accounts.” You may be asked to verify your identity.
  4. Select the accounts you want to export, default all accounts are checked. Click “Next.”
  5. You’ll be shown a QR code.
  6. Open Google Authenticator on your new phone.
  7. Tap on the three dots on the top right of the screen and select “Transfer accounts”.
  8. Select “Impoprt accounts.” and “Scan QR code”.
  9. Scan the code on your old phone with your new phone.
  10. When there are are 2 QR codes, click “Next.” on your old phone and scan the 2nd QR code also with your new phone.