Google Drive 2FA Backup - how does it work?

We know it might be complicated, but don't worry! We've got this! Watch this short explainer on Google Drive Sync.

00:00 Intro
00:42 Why do you need Google Drive Synchronization?
01:07 Where is the 2FA Backup file stored?
01:48 Is Google Drive backup safe?
02:09 Forgotten password?
02:54 How Google Drive works on many devices?
03:22 How to check a Google account?
03:49 I've deleted my 2FA token - what now?
04:39 Outro

[abdu]

I needed to reset the backup file password. thanks a lot

[eliaswitcher]

Where is the backup file on the drive?

I can't find anything related to 2FAS on the drive.

[mhutton]

New to 2FAS Thanks for the video explanation. Great app👍👍

[haislrekajsolre]

thanks very helpful i need that backup

[lonssi]

I can't connect my existing google account, it asks me for the password but I forgot it, I already did everything mentioned in the video, but I can't reset a new password, it asks me to enter the same one, the one I already forgot, what do I do? Help! 😢

[albarracinrochaedwin]

Thanks!! Good for reset my password, i forgotten

[WarrenS]

Have you made the iCloud synchronization video yet? I'd like to share it with an elderly iPhone user friend.

[navoneel]

A question,

If i uninstall the 2fas app, how do I access to the backup codes?

Note: I have recently disabled my discord account so I need a separate way to understand.

[LegitScott]

Is it the same on icloud that the backup file is hidden and only accessible through 2FAS? Asking because I don't see it when I login to icloud itself :)

[lonssi]

There is a need for a button within the application to be able to reset the cloud synchronization password, I can't do it, it asks me and I have forgotten it.

[dpthelight]

I tested export/import from file and it doesn't work.
Frustrating that only cloud works for backup.

[lkeve]

How do I restore tokens from Google drive onto iPad? Thank you.

[aye-lee-shashrestha]

My 2fas app mobile is dead I don’t have backup how to restore in other phone?

[daminoweb]

As I have iOS AND Android devices, would be nice to be able to sync my iPad with Google Drive rather than iCloud so I can use 2FAS with my iPad or my Android Phone
And vice et versa : sync with iCloud on my Android Phone
Or Even on my own server like NextCloud
Thanks

[Tanione]

My phone has been stolen, so I don't have access to my tokens any more. But I had enabled the google drive 2FA Backup.
So now, I have my new phone, I installed 2FA app. But I have a big problem : I don't remember my google drive files password. So my tokens are just there but I can't access to them. I don't know what to do... There isn't any way to change this password without destroying my tokens on the drive ?

[-morrow]

Hey 2FAS, thanks for your great app, I appreciate your work!
I use multiple offline smartphones with 2FAS for extra security, thus online sync via gdrive isn't an option for me.
Exporting to a file is possible but cumbersome. It would be better if I could export the keys to a QR-Code which I could scan with my other offline smartphones, I think Google Authenticator also provides this feature.
Is this feature on your roadmap anytime soon?
Thanks again and cheers!

[doctor.rajdeep]

Hope other backup options like Proton Drive etc are also included asap.

[ZeuGRDoR]

But if my Google account is compromised, couldn't the bad guy install 2FAS and then access my tokens, despite not having direct access to the Google Drive file? 🤔