Is security authenticator down or not working?

What happened to Google Authenticator, why did the service go down and not work? Here you can see who else is having the same problem with Google Authenticator, as well as possible solutions. According to our statistics, the following most often do not work: App Is Frozen, App Update Issue, App Won't Open, Login, Poor App Speed, Server Connection.

Current status: No failures

At the moment, according to our data, Google Authenticator is working fine, but single failures are possible. If Google Authenticator does not work for you, then report your problem and write a comment.
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Google Authenticator outage reports in the last 24 hours

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Total weight in 24 hours: 0 Busiest hour: 22:00 UTC (weight 0)

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Current 24-hour weight is 0. Warnings start at 20, Failed at 50. Median services on this language today is 0.

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About Google Authenticator

Google Authenticator is a software application developed by Google. It is designed to improve security against unauthorized access to online accounts, generating one-time passwords for two-step verification.
Google Authenticator generates one-time verification codes for two-step sign-in. When it acts up, you can lose access to accounts that depend on it. This page collects current problem reports, common causes, and simple checks you can run before contacting support. Most issues clear up with a restart, a correct device clock, or a saved backup code.
Google Authenticator is a mobile app by Google that produces short-lived codes for two-factor authentication. You link it to an online account, and it refreshes a six-digit code every thirty seconds or so. The service works almost entirely offline, which means full outages are rare. What usually breaks is local. Codes stop matching, the app freezes on open, or sync fails after a phone switch. A wrong system clock is the most frequent culprit, since the codes depend on exact time. An outdated app version can also cause login or server connection errors. Check a few things on your side. Confirm your phone's date and time are set to automatic. Make sure the app is updated. If you changed devices, verify you transferred your accounts rather than starting fresh. Keep your backup codes somewhere safe; they work when the app does not.

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Is Google Authenticator down right now?

According to reports on this page, Google Authenticator looks fine for most people. Isolated failures still happen — report yours if you are stuck.

When was the last mass outage?

We do not have a recorded mass outage for Google Authenticator yet.

Why are my Google Authenticator codes not working?

The most common cause is an incorrect device clock. Set your phone's date and time to update automatically, then try the code again. An outdated app version can also cause mismatches, so check for updates.

I got a new phone. How do I move my accounts over?

Use the app's export and import feature on both devices, or sign in with your saved backup codes and re-link each account. Do not delete the app from your old phone until the transfer is complete.

Google Authenticator - error and failure reports, troubleshooting methods

Is security authenticator down or not working?
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Ivan Panganiban - 5 months ago - Apr 23, 2026 2:17 PM
I lost access to my 2FA codes and I am currently locked out of my account. Unfortunately, I do not have a backup of the secret keys or backup codes.