google authenticator on iPhone

[beachBOYken]

hi

Just need a little help on setting up google authenticator on my iPhone.

More so how I go about backing up in case i lose my phone.

When I go to set up an account it wants me to scan a QR code, should I click cant scan code and jot down the long code it asks to manually enter.

Im thinking this will be a backup for said account.

Thanks

 

[beachBOYken]

An official way doesn't exist.

https://dpron.com/recovering-google-authenticator-keys-from-ios-backups/

Some sites generate backup codes when you enable authenticator.

Seems that way.

But if I copy the QR code when I set up 2 factor in the authentication app would not act as a backup if I lose my phone?

 

[beachBOYken]

Just use 'Authy' - will allow you to sync Google Auth, etc across device and cloud.

Yeah, not really wanting to have to sync stuff though. Ive got recovery codes anyhow and I have read that the QR codes may work again.

Cheers