Google Authenticator App for IOS

This article covers how to use Google Authenticator on your iPhone or iPad.

Note: Please refer to Google's terms and conditions, and CloudPayroll's Disclaimer Notice: Use of Third-Party Software or Websites.

Install Google Authenticator App

First, you need to install this app on your device:

Once the Google Authenticator app is installed on your device, you can then set up two-factor authentication.

Go to:

• Scan a QR Code
• Manually Enter a Time-Based Key
• Remove an Account

Scan a QR Code

1. On your device, open the Google Authenticator app.
2. In Google Authenticator, select +.
   Google Authenticator displays a menu.
   
3. Select Scan barcode.
4. With your device, scan the QR code.
   Google Authenticator adds the account to the app. A 6-digit verification code, which is updated every 30 seconds, displays.

Note: Google Authenticator indicates how many seconds are left before the code expires, showing a countdown clock, as well as changing the code to red to indicate 5 seconds remaining before the code expires. If you don't have time to enter and confirm the code, as there are not many seconds left, wait until the code refreshes and use the latest code.

Tip: Select the 6-digit code to copy the verification code.

Manually Enter a Time-Based Key

1. On your device, open the Google Authenticator app.
2. In Google Authenticator, select +.
   Google Authenticator displays a menu.
   
3. Select Manual entry.
   
4. In the Account field, enter your account name (for example, your CloudPayroll username).
5. In the Key field, enter the 16-character time-based key or paste the time-based key.
6. Make sure Time-based is turned on.
7. Select the ✔.
   Google Authenticator adds the account to the app. A 6-digit verification code, which is updated every 30 seconds, displays.

Note: Google Authenticator indicates how many seconds are left before the code expires, showing a countdown clock, as well as changing the code to red to indicate 5 seconds remaining before the code expires. If you don't have time to enter and confirm the code, as there are not many seconds left, wait until the code refreshes and use the latest code.

Tip: Select the 6-digit code to copy the verification code.

Remove an Account

1. On your device, open the Google Authenticator app.
2. In Google Authenticator, select the Pencil icon.
3. Select the Circle icon to the right of the account.
4. Select Delete.
   
5. Select Remove Account.
6. Select the ✔.
   Google Authenticator removes the account.