Google Authenticator Android App Review
We have user accounts on different social networking sites and widely access them. Normally these accounts are protected through user login and password only. Security of accounts depends on how secure your password is. Many sites suggest using capital/small letters, special characters and signs to define password. But for enhance security and to avoid the risk of unauthorized access, you should opt for two step authentication process. Google Authenticator is a good solution to imply more security levels for account login. It has come from Google Inc. which itself is known for high end technology solutions. The app can be downloaded for free from Google Play store.
Features
Google Authenticator app for Android has many inbuilt features backed with easy to use user interface. Google Authenticator generates “Two step” authentication process to get access to any user account. It restricts unauthorized access to your account even if someone knows your user login and password too. To use this security feature, you must possess a phone number on which secured six digit number will be sent. Currently few sites already offer “Two step” authentication, for other sites you can use Google Authenticator to add additional layer of security. Once this security mechanism is enabled for specific accounts, Google Authenticator will generate verification code on your phone. You will be required to enter this generated code after your normal login.
Google Authenticator Android app offers multiple accounts support and airplane mode operation. The app allows users to generate codes even in Airplane mode. Users can add different accounts without overlapping of accounts. The generated codes will be different, every time, a new code will be created to get access. Users are required to follow three basic steps to use Google Authenticator, first enable and configured “Two Step” authentication in your account, then install the app, and finally connect Google authenticator to your Google account. In updated version, no overwriting happens for two identical accounts added from different websites to authenticator. The app is compatible with Android version (2.2) or higher.
Conclusion
Google Authenticator for Android adds another layer of security over and above normal password security mechanism. Apart from offering high security, there is no time lag to receive verification codes. So as a user, you don’t need to wait long to enter code. Thumbs Up to Google Authenticator for its security features.
Category: Free Android Apps
