How to Fix Google Authenticator Not Working on iPhone
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1. Check The Time and Date
If your device’s time and date are incorrect or not properly synced, you might encounter issues using the Google Authenticator app. It could usually happen if you travel to a different time zone.
This could lead to ‘Invalid code’ error messages whenever you use the codes generated by the app. Sadly, you cannot fix time & date sync errors directly in your iPhone’s Google Authenticator app(unlike Android).
However, you can ensure that your iPhone’s Date & Time settings are configured to update automatically. That way, the Authenticator app’s time will also be synced.
Step 1:Launch the iPhoneSettingsmenu. SelectGeneral.
Step 2:SelectDate & Time.
Step 3:Toggle onSet Automatically.
If the option was enabled already, you can toggle it off and back on. Now check if the Google Authenticator works on your iPhone.
4. Uninstall and Reinstall Authenticator
Uninstalling and reinstalling Google Authenticator is another effective solution to get the app working on your iPhone again. That was the only way some Google Authenticator users got the app to work on their iPhones.
Note: Deleting Authenticator from your device will also delete the app’s data. That means you’ll have to reconfigure the Authenticator app (in your Google Account Security settings) when you reinstall it on your device.
To delete Google Authenticator from your device, long-press theapp’s iconfrom the Home Screen or App Library and selectDelete App. On the confirmation window that pops up afterward, tapDelete.
Once done, restart your device (precautionary measure) and install Google Authenticator from the App Store. Hopefully, the app will work as smoothly as butter from now onwards.
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Last updated on 26 July, 2024
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