Using Google Authenticator with your Android Device

Downloading the App

Download the app to your device

1. Open the Play Store.
2. Search for Google Authenticator.
3. Tap Install to download the app.

Note: Google has changed the authenticator logo, it now looks like this:

Setup

Connect the app with PIX

1. Open the app.
2. Tap Begin Setup.

Choose Authentication Method

Choose how to enter the PIX authentication key code into the authentication app.

Tap "Scan a barcode" to use your device's camera to capture the barcode/QR code image from your computer screen.

or

Tap "Enter a Setup Key" to enter the 32-digit authentication key code using your device's onscreen keyboard.

Connecting with PIX

Link your PIX account with the app.

If using your device's camera, use the guide to frame the QR code image on the PIX login screen.

The app will then display a code to log into your PIX account.

If manually entering the authentication code, tap "Barcode scanning not available?" below the QR code on the PIX login screen. A 32-digit authentication key will be exposed.

Using your device's keyboard, enter the authentication key into the Enter your key field of the app.

Provide a name for your account in the Enter account name field. (PIX is recommended.)

Tap Add.

Enter Authentication Code

The app will then display an authentication code.

Enter that code on the PIX login page.

Click Continue.