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BY VIEWCAST    UPDATED May 22, 2024

Google Authenticator for PC

Google Authenticator for PC

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How to Install Google Authenticator for PC

How to Install Google Authenticator on PC

Google Authenticator is primarily a mobile app designed for smartphones. However, you can run Google Authenticator on your computer using an Android emulator. An Android emulator allows you to run Android apps on your PC. Here's how to install Google Authenticator on your PC using Android emuator:

Download Android Emulator:

Visit any Android emulator website. Download the latest version of Android emulator compatible with your operating system (Windows or macOS). Install Android emulator by following the on-screen instructions.

Set up Android Emulator:

Launch Android emulator and complete the initial setup, including signing in with your Google account.

Install Google Authenticator:

Inside Android emulator, open the Google Play Store (it's like the Android Play Store) and search for "Google Authenticator."Click on the Google Authenticator app, and then click the "Install" button to download and install Google Authenticator.

You can also download the APK from this page and install Google Authenticator without Google Play Store.

Run Google Authenticator on PC

Use Google Authenticator on PC:

You can now use Google Authenticator on your PC within the Anroid emulator. Keep in mind that it will look and feel like the mobile app, so you'll navigate using a mouse and keyboard.

Download Google Authenticator

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