April 13, 2026 · MeCaptcha

Migrate from Google Authenticator to MeCaptcha (iOS)

Switching from Google Authenticator to MeCaptcha on iPhone is quick once you know where to tap. In this guide, you will export your existing 2FA accounts from Google Authenticator and import them into MeCaptcha.

Before you start:

Install the latest MeCaptcha app on your iPhone.
Keep Google Authenticator installed until you verify your codes in MeCaptcha.
Do this in a private place, since export QR codes contain sensitive account setup data.

Step 1: Open the Google Authenticator menu

In Google Authenticator, tap the menu icon in the top-left corner.

Step 1 - Open the menu in Google Authenticator

Step 2: Tap Transfer accounts

From the side menu, choose Transfer accounts.

Step 2 - Tap Transfer accounts

Step 3: Choose Export accounts

On the Transfer accounts screen, tap Export accounts.

Step 3 - Choose Export accounts

Step 4: Select accounts and continue

Select the accounts you want to move, then tap Next.

Google may split exports into multiple QR codes if you have many accounts.

Step 4 - Select accounts and tap Next

Step 5: Keep the export QR code on screen

Google Authenticator now shows the export QR code. Leave this screen open.

Tip: If you are using one phone, take a screenshot so MeCaptcha can import from your Photos.

Step 5 - Export QR code

Step 6: In MeCaptcha, tap Add

Open MeCaptcha and tap + Add in the top-right corner.

Step 6 - Tap Add in MeCaptcha

Step 7: Use Choose from photo

On the Add Account scanner screen, tap Choose from photo, then select the screenshot/photo of your Google export QR code.

If Google gave you multiple QR codes, repeat this process for each one.

Step 7 - Choose from photo in MeCaptcha

Step 8: Review imported accounts

MeCaptcha will show the accounts found in the QR code.

If an account already exists in MeCaptcha, it may show as Duplicate - skipped.
Leave Overwrite duplicates off unless you intentionally want to replace existing entries.

Tap Back when done, and repeat with the next QR code if needed.

Step 8 - Review imported accounts and duplicates

Final checklist

Before deleting anything from Google Authenticator:

Test at least one login for each critical account using a MeCaptcha-generated code.
Confirm codes are accepted by the service.
Save any backup/recovery codes from important accounts.

After verification, you can safely remove migrated accounts from Google Authenticator.