In this tutorial, learn how to download and install Google Authenticator on Windows PC or Laptop. You can install Google Authenticator on PC for free if you use Bluestacks. This emulator allows you to play the free Android version on your computer.
Google Authenticator is an app by Google that helps your verification process in two steps. It’s really easy to use: every time you try to identify yourself with your Google account from a smartphone, it’ll ask you to introduce a unique code generated at that moment by Google Authenticator. These codes expire after a certain amount of time, of course.
Downloading Google Authenticator For Windows 10/8/7 For Free
You can install the mobile version of the app ( which is FREE) with the help of Bluestacks
Basically, you will need to install the Bluestacks on your Windows PC or Laptop. Then you can download Google Authenticator from the Google Play Store of Bluestacks.
Download Google Authenticator from Google Play store
Make sure your computer meets the recommended requirements to run Bluestacks.
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7
- Processor: Intel or AMD Processor.
- RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
- HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
- You must be an Administrator on your PC.
- Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.
- Internet: Broadband connection to access games, accounts, and related content.
How to install Google Authenticator on PC (Windows 10/8/7)
1. First, download and install Bluestacks on your PC.
2. Launch Bluestacks emulator and login with Google account.
3. Once this is done, just open the Google Play Store then search for “Google Authenticator”. When you find the app proceed with downloading it. After the installation has finished you can now use Google Authenticator on your computer.
Or you can also install Google Authenticator on the PC by applying the Google Authenticator APK file if you can’t find an app on the Google Play store. You may also like: How to Download an APK File from the Google Play Store
See also: How To Install APK in Bluestacks
After performing the steps listed above you will successfully install Google Authenticator app.
That’s about it.