Resetting Google Authenticator

If you replace your mobile device, you must disable Google Authenticator from your account and set it up on your new device. Follow the steps below to disable and re-enable Google Authenticator.

If you lost your phone, you will need to submit a request to have your two-factor authentication cleared.

Step 1: Find My Account
Navigate to the top right-hand corner of the screen to the menu and click on the user icon to open the My Account menu. A menu will pop up. Click Manage Account within this menu.

Step 2: Click Two-Step Authentication
Select the Two-Step Authentication button on your account page.

Step 3: Click Disable
You’ll be brought to a page explaining your two-step authentication options. Navigate to Google Authentication and click the Disable button.

Step 4: Enter Password
You must enter your password to remove Google Authentication from your account. Once your password is entered, click Disable.

Step 5: Confirm
You will receive a message on the screen informing you that Google Authenticator has been disabled.


Additionally, you’ll receive an email confirming that Google Authentication was removed from your account.

Note that before re-adding Clutch to your Google Authenticator App, you’ll need to delete the old Clutch entry that’s been stored.

To add a new device via Google Authenticator, you can follow the steps here.

Updated on October 2, 2024

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