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Authenticator App

Last updated: Apr 11, 2026•2 min read.

An authenticator is a mobile application that generates a time-based one-time passcode used to access your account. Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator are examples or authenticator apps. You can use an authenticator app as a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) option to protect your Trimble account.

Setting Up an Authenticator App

If you choose to protect your account with an authenticator app, follow these steps:

  1. Download the authenticator app you wish to use.

  2. Go to myprofile.trimble.com and sign in using your Trimble ID.

  3. On your profile page, select Authenticator App . A screen with a QR code will appear.

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  4. Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code or select Can’t Scan It? for a code you can enter. The authenticator app will generate a code for your Trimble account.

  5. Enter the code provided by your authenticator app.

  6. Select Submit .

Logging In with an Authenticator App

After setting up an authenticator app as your MFA method, login using the following steps:

  1. Enter your email address and password and select Next .

  2. Trimble will send a request to your authenticator app, generating a time-based one-time passcode.

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  3. Enter the passcode and select Submit .