I have two Apple Devices (e.g., A MacBook Pro and an iPhone 12). Quite a number of sites I attempt to log into requires a number generated by the Google Authenticator app (which exists on NO Apple product). Is there a way to get around this (perhaps with an authenticator that does work with Apple)?
Please advise.
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14
There's a bit on the topic via duckduckgo search..
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=Google+Authenticator+application+apple&ia=web
While I've an iPhone and use gmail app (& on mac w/ browser login) 2FA (or V) isn't set.
Appears Google Authenticator works with 2-Step Verification for your Google Account
to provide an additional layer of security when signing in.
(An aside, older Apple 'community login pages' default to later security; almost stops
older Mac OS access into the community, with good internet access via TenFourFox.)
I've no familiarity nor desire to experience Google Authenticator.
Take care & good day!🌞⛵️
"I've no familiarity nor desire to experience Google Authenticator.” Neither do I BUT it is a thorn in my side since I keep running into this brick wall and thus can’t access many sites without being forced to go through that door.
While that is an unfortunate side effect of using some Google tools & products..
Or trust those you like, might not just fail; less than five years after adoption(?)
From what I could tell from their Authenticator info pages, one has to "opt-in".
So perhaps this may yield a suitable reaction to the problem..
• Turn off 2-Step Verification - Computer - Google Account Help
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1064203?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
see iPhone has slightly different wording although link hardly differs:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1064203?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en&oco=1
Since this appears to suggest their Authenticator is an option, wonder if all you
need to do on their site - is 'turn off' 2-step verification to remove this headache?
Among google topics online, they have some good answers, amid other filler.
Good luck & happy computing!🌻🐢
Google Authenticator
