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Google Authenticator

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Google Authenticator is a software based two-factor authentication token developed by Google. The Authenticator provides a six digit number users must provide in addition to their username and password to log in to Google services

Technology

Google Authenticator uses the time-based One-time Password Algorithm as defined in RFC 6238.