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How to Export from Google Authenticator

1

Open Google Authenticator

  • Open the Google Authenticator app on your primary device (Android or iOS).
  • Ensure you have the latest version of the app installed.
2

Start Export Process

  • Tap the Menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner.
  • Select Transfer accounts.
  • Select Export accounts.
  • Authenticated with your PIN or biometrics if prompted.
3

Select Accounts

  • Select the accounts you want to export (usually all are selected by default).
  • Tap Next.
4

Save QR Code

  • A QR code will be displayed on your screen.
  • Take a screenshot of this QR code.
  • Use the "Select QR Image" button on the Blinq Dashboard to upload this screenshot.

GUI Version Usage Guide

1

Configure Your VPN Account

  • Install and launch the BLINQ GUI client.
  • Upon first launch, you will be prompted to enter the BLINQ License Key you acquired here.
  • Once entered, the program automatically pulls and decrypts your VPN server and account info.
2

Configure TOTP Secret

  • Log in to your BLINQ web dashboard.
  • Use our Google Authenticator Decoder to extract your plain-text TOTP secret.
  • Copy and paste this secret into the TOTP key input box in the BLINQ client.
3

One-Click Seamless Connection

  • Click the Connect button on the main interface.
  • BLINQ will automatically dial up, handle complex 2FA, and inject your password for instant access.

CLI Version Usage Guide

1

Initialize License

  • Extract the downloaded CLI and add it to your system PATH.
  • Run in your terminal: sudo blinq init
  • Follow the prompt to enter your license key. The decrypted server info will be saved locally.
2

Set TOTP Secret

  • If your corporate VPN requires 2FA, extract the text-based TOTP secret via the web dashboard.
  • Run in terminal: blinq config set totp_secret YOUR-SECRET-KEY
3

Start VPN Connection

  • For daily use, just type: sudo blinq connect
  • BLINQ CLI will quietly handle all handshakes and authentication in the background.

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