Tutorial: totp-me as Google Authenticator - 2 step verification

Have you ever wondered, how to enable Google 2 phase authentication on your older, not so smart, but Java enabled phone?

This tutorial drives you step-by-step by the process, using totp-me Java ME application.

1. Go to http://www.google.com/landing/2step/
   

2. Log into your Google account
   

3. Click Start setup
   

4. Complete 4 steps

   1. Provide info about your mobile phone
      
   2. You receive an SMS with verification code from Google - rewrite the code to the verification field
      
   3. Check or uncheck Trust this computer field
      
   4. and click Continue
      

5. Follow Android link in Mobile applications section
   

6. Click on the Can't scan the barcode?
   

7. You will see newly generated secret key (Base32 encoded)
   

8. Start the totp-me application on your phone
   

9. Fill the Google generated key in Secret key (Base32) text input, you can also change the Profile name, then confirm the options by using OK command
   

10. totp-me generates new Token for you (every 30 seconds a new one)
    

11. Fill the totp-me generated Token in Google’s Code field and click Verify and Save
    

12. If the steps were finished succesfully, then you should see this information
    

13. You’ll be asked for a new login …
    

14. … and confirmation, the settings are up-to-date (use Looks good button, if you’re satisfied)
    

15. (Optional) Print or backup some one-time codes (e.g. useful when you loose your phone or if it’s discharged)

    1. Follow Show backup codes link
       
    2. Print or store the codes
       

16. (Optional) Try to login to your Google account from another computer or browser

    1. Let’s try GMail for instance
       
    2. You should be asked for verification code. Run totp-me, and fill the newly generated one in Enter code: field
       
    3. It’s all, you’ve completed 2-step verification settings using totp-me