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If you still have access to your old phone, you can transfer your Google Authenticator accounts to your new phone by exporting them from the old device and importing them on the new device.
Transfer Google Authenticator to Your New Phone
| No. | What You Need to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | On your old phone, open the Google Authenticator app. |
| 2 | Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner. |
| 3 | Tap Transfer/Export Accounts. |
| 4 | Tap Export Accounts. |
| 5 | Verify your identity. |
| 6 | Select the account you want to transfer. |
| 7 | Tap Next. A QR code will be displayed for the transfer. |
| 8 | On your new phone, install and open the Google Authenticator app. |
| 9 | Tap the three dots and select Transfer Accounts. |
| 10 | Tap Import Accounts. |
| 11 | Tap Scan QR Code. |
| 12 | Use your new phone to scan the QR code displayed on your old phone. |
| 13 | Tap Done on both devices to complete the transfer. |
The export process requires you to select the account you want to transfer and proceed to the next step.
Import Accounts on Your New Phone
On your new phone, open Google Authenticator and select Transfer Accounts → Import Accounts → Scan QR Code.
After scanning the QR code with your new phone, select Done on both devices.
Important: Complete the transfer while you still have access to your old phone, as the QR code required for the transfer is generated on the old device.