Other Authentication Apps (e.g. Google Authenticator)

Other authentication apps include “Google Authenticator” and “Authy.” Below is the procedure for “Google Authenticator”.

  1. (On a smartphone or tablet) Download and install “Google Authenticator” from Google Play for Android devices or from the App Store for iOS devices.
  2. (On a PC) Click “I want to use a different authenticator app."
    Want to use a different app
  3. Click “Next."
    Set up your account
  4. The QR code will be displayed.
    Scan the QR code
  5. (On a smartphone or tablet) Open the “Google Authenticator” installed on your smartphone or another device.
    App icon
  6. Tap “BEGIN SETUP,” then tap “Scan barcode”. If you are asked for camera access, allow it.
    Startup screen Select registration method Allow app access to the camera
  7. When the “Scan Barcode” screen appears, scan the QR Code shown in Step 4. on your PC’s browser.
  8. Your account will be registered and a 6-digit one-time password will be displayed.
    List of accounts
  9. (On a PC) Click “Next”.
    QRコード表示
  10. Enter the 6-digit one-time password displayed in Step 8. in the “Enter Code” field, and then click “Next."
    コードの入力
  11. “Authenticator app” will be registered in the security information list.
    登録済画面
Collaborative Infrastructure Working Group, Information Infrastructure Initiative, Kyushu University