Install Google Authenticator Android in PC (Windows 11/10/7 and Mac)

In Tools by Developer Google LLC
Last Updated: May 25, 2023
Reviewed by Dilawar Pirzada

If you are interested in installing Google Authenticator on your PC, there are 3 ways to do so using BlueStacks and Nox app player. Alternatively, you can use any of the following BlueStacks alternatives. Read the rest of the article to learn more about how to install Google Authenticator on your PC.

This tutorial guide helps you download and install Google Authenticator in PC and you can install Google Authenticator 6.0 in your Windows PC and Mac OS. Google Authenticator is developed by Google LLC and listed under Tools.

Download and Install Google Authenticator in PC (Windows and Mac OS)

Following are the 3 methods to install Google Authenticator in PC:

1. Install Google Authenticator in PC using BlueStacks

BlueStacks is an Android App Player that allows you to run Android apps on PC. To install an Android app on your PC using BlueStacks, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install BlueStacks on your PC
Step 2: Launch BlueStacks on your PC
Step 3: Click the "My Apps" button in the emulator once BlueStacks is launched.
Step 4: Search for the app you want to install i.e. Google Authenticator
Step 5: From the search results, select the Google Authenticator app and install it.
Step 6: To download apps from Google Play on BlueStacks, login to your Google account.
Step 7: After logging in, the installation process for Google Authenticator will begin, which will depend on your internet connection.

Hints: If you are having LOADING issue with BlueStacks software simply install the Microsoft .NET Framework in your PC.

Note: If you are Mac user, you need to download BlueStacks for Mac (a .dmg installation file).

Download BlueStacks

2. Install Google Authenticator in PC with Noxplayer

To install and use the Google Authenticator app on your PC using Nox App Player, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install Nox App Player on your PC.
Step 2: Once installed, run Nox App Player on your PC and login to your Google account.
Step 3: In the Nox App Player, click on the "Searcher" icon and search for the Google Authenticator app.
Step 4: Select the Google Authenticator app from the search results and install it on your Nox emulator.
Step 5: Once the installation is completed, you will be able to play Google Authenticator on your PC using Nox App Player.

For a detailed guide on Noxplayer Installation, see this page.

Download NoxPlayer

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3. How to Install Google Authenticator in Windows 11

To install Google Authenticator on your Windows 11 device, please follow the tutorial below.

Step 1: Install Windows Subsystem for Android according to the tutorial.
Step 2: Once you have successfully installed Windows Subsystem for Android, proceed to install Google Play Store on Windows 11.
Step 3: Using Google Play Store on your Windows 11 device, search for the Google Authenticator app that you wish to install.
Step 4: Select the Google Authenticator app from the search results, and install it just as you would on an Android device.

Conclusion: After following the above 3 methods, you can easily run Google Authenticator on your Windows or macOS systems.

Google Authenticator APK file details:

Best Android Emulators	Bluestacks & Nox App Player
Operating Systems	Windows 7,8/10/11 or Mac
App Developer	Google LLC
App Updated	May 25, 2023
APK Version	6.0
Category	Tools
Android Version Required for emulator	Android 7.0 and up
APK File Size	15.46 MBs
File Name	com-google-android-apps-authenticator2-6-0_SOFTSTRIBE.apk

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This article has been edited by Dilawar Pirzada. He has been writing on the web since 2013. He's passionate about Android, WordPress and helping novice users find their way on the web. You can follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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