Security News > 2023 > August > How to Retrieve and Generate Google 2FA Backup Codes

Learn how to retrieve your Google 2FA backup codes and how best to use them.

Some services offer 2FA backup codes that can be used instead. Google is one such service.

When you set up 2FA for Google, you are given the option to generate backup codes.

You can use these codes instead of SMS 2FA. These backup codes work, and when you run out, you can always generate more.

If you didn't print out your backup codes upon setting up 2FA, the first thing you need to do is retrieve them.

If you can avoid using sites and services that send 2FA codes via SMS - and if those sites in question start supporting mobile 2FA apps - you'll be less likely to have your codes stolen and used against you.

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